Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Similar photograph appears with the article, "Old Folks Picnic Draws 500 Lively 'Youngsters'," Los Angeles Times, 08 Sep 1935: 8. Mrs. Blandin wears a costume that she made 55 years ago, complete with floral embroidery, lace, jewelry and a parasol. The annual old folks picnic was held at Sycamore Grove thanks to the Federation of States Society. Entertainment was provided by accordion player Alma Dube, and the old folks enjoyed dancing. The oldest in attendance was 106-year-old Hiram H. Reynolds and the longest-married couple was Mr. and Mrs. Winslow Thomas, married 63 years. Handwritten on negative: Mrs M. M. Blandin 9-7-35 Text from negative sleeve: 2025 - Alma Dube H. J. Brubaker Mrs. M. M. Blandin Old Peo. picnic 9-7-35 [stamped:] Sep 13 1935
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_8376 ark:/21198/zz002dg7p2
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Costumes--American Embroidery Umbrellas Blandin, Minnie M., 1863 or 64-1938 Federation of State Societies (Calif.)
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