Adalbert J. Volck

Overview
Adalbert J. Volck (1828-1912) was a dentist, political cartoonist, and caricaturist born in Bavaria. He was known for supporting the Confederacy during the American Civil War, doing so through his political cartoons (right), smuggling items for the Confederate army, and personally assisting President Jefferson Davis by acting as a courier.

Volck was also known for his work on porcelain restoration techniques in dentistry.