Minnie M. Blandin attends the old folks picnic, Livermore, 1935

Description: 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.
Caption: 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

Genre: cellulose nitrate film
news photographs
Names: Blandin, Minnie M., 1863 or 64-1938
Federation of State Societies (Calif.)
Location: Livermore (Calif.)
Resource type: still image
Subjects: Costumes--American
Embroidery
Umbrellas

Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections
Local Identifier: uclamss_1429_8376
ARK: ark:/21198/zz002dg7p2
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