Shared Photo: Mary Meier and Ignatz Apfel

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I wanted to share this family photo of Mary Apfel with the community. Location: Hungary. Date: unknown.
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WikiTree profile: Mary Apfel
in Photos by Maggie N. G2G Astronaut (1.2m points)
What a magnificent photo Maggie love it, thank You for sharing

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What an extraordinary photograph! Her dress is awesome, and I think his uniform is pretty sharp. I assume it to be a military uniform? Great piece of history, thank you for sharing!
by Michael Smith G2G6 Pilot (208k points)
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Looks like she has a knitted shawl around her shoulders and a new apron. The profile narrative states her husband was registered for the draft during World War I; so he must have got drafted. He has a neat little mustache. Thanks for sharing Maggie.
by Sandra Davidson G2G6 Pilot (188k points)
No, the draft registration was in the U.S., and that's some rather distinctively Hungarian clothing he's wearing. It may not be military, though: there's a document on his profile that says he worked as a stableman or groom for a local count in the 1890s and 1900s, so it could be the count's livery.

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