The Pach Brothers: Chroniclers of an Era Through the Lens In the bustling world of late 19th and early 20th-century portraiture, where capturing likeness was evolving into a sophisticated art form, the name Pach resonated with quality, dignity, and a keen eye for character. Gustavus and Gotthelf Pach, German-born brothers who established a family-run photography studio in America, weren’t merely documenting faces; they were preserving legacies, immortalizing prominent figures of their time, and subtly shaping public perception through the power of the image. Their story is one of transatlant…