Hecker Children - Large Vintage Cabinet Photo Mousepads Prints Isnardon") and inscribed on verso

Isnardon") and inscribed on verso

trimmed borders

handwritten and signed by the great opera composer (1813-1901)

and thrilling tone

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Hecker Children - Large Vintage Cabinet Photo Mousepads Prints Isnardon") and inscribed on versoJoseph Hecker (1845 1917) was a German born band leader and musician, whose children later in life became accomplished musicians: Carl (violinist, 1883 1961), Bertha Josephine (composer, 1880 1977), Stella (pianist, 1879 1962), and Cecile (violinist). Wonderful unsigned cabinet style photograph showing the children at ages 7 (Carl), 9 (Bertha), 11 (Stella) & 5 (Cecile) respectively. Size is 7. 9 x 9. 9 inches, gilded edges, minor wear, and stains, in