Louis Rothe family outside ranch house, Medina County, Texas

Photograph shows exterior of the one and one-half story stone house (built in 1882) near Seco Creek, north of D'Hanis. In foreground are parents, Louis and Mary Agatha Ney Rothe. Behind them, near house, are three boys, one on tricycle, and three girls. On second floor porch are three of the sons: one is holding a guitar; another a violin. Another son is seated on roof.Photographer's imprint on mount: ''Borel / Portrait Co. / 1307 W. Commerce St. / San Antonio.'' Accompanying note identifies children as Henry, John, Augustus, Jacob, Carl, Elfrieda, Ernst, Arthur, Mayne, Oscar, and Alma