Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Clubwomen Face Study of Many Weighty Problems During Coming Season: Recreation of Summer to Give Zest: Vacations Given Over to Wholesome Enjoyment," 18 Aug. 1935: B10.
Different photographs taken on the same occasion appear with the caption, "Assistance Guild Gives Garden Fashion Tea," Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 1935: A6.
Mrs. John Sutherland (Olive Heath Sutherland,) Mrs. Ralph Michel (Dorothy Helen Graf Michel,) and Mrs. H.T. Hollwedel (Madeline F. Hollwedel) carry trays of food and drink down a garden path at a party hosted by the Assistance Guild. The Assistance Guild became part of the Assistance League in 1937.
The three sit on blankets positioned underneath a large umbrella to shade them all from the sun. Other beachgoers stand behind them in the distance. Lorna relaxes on a chair while Earl shields his eyes.