Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph appears with the headline, "When Tea and Cakes are Pleasing Fare," Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug 1934: A7. Mrs. Wardle and Mrs. Stevens stand at a lace-covered table topped with mugs and plates. The expansive garden of Ms. Steven's home, located at 928 Buena Vista St., can be seen behind them. Mrs. Stevens holds a plate of sweets while Mrs. Wardle holds a plate with a teacup on top of it. To the right of the frame several young women can be seen in the distance. Text from negative sleeve: 3843 - Wm Allen White Judge Ben Lindsey Noted Republican + Publisher 1-29-36 [stamped:] Jan 31 1936 Handwritten on negative: Mrs .Wm. Bertrand Stevens Mrs. E. Wardle Text from newspaper caption: Mrs. William Bertrand Stevens and Mrs. E. Wardle serve the tea and cakes at the afternoon and evening garden party held Wednesday at the home of Bishop and Mrs. Stevens in South Pasadena. The Girls' Friendly Society of the Episcopal diocese sponsored the affair to benefit Heathcote Home.
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_11637 ark:/21198/zz002h9qdp
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Tea--California--Pasadena Garden parties--California--Pasadena Cake--California--Pasadena Stevens, Violet Heathcote Bond, 1883-1971 Girls Friendly Society Wardle, E., (Mrs.)
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