Elizabeth West stands in the water while her mother, Mary West and Bessie Velzy stand in the background. Elizabeth holds her dress up around her waist and looks back at the women. The woman on the left has her hands in her pockets. The other one wears a white hat. The shore in the foreground is muddy. There are trees and brush in the background.
Mary West has a picnic with her daughters, Elizabeth and Frances, and Glen and Bessie Velzy. Mrs. Velzy is in the foreground with her hand to her mouth, and Mrs. West is in the back with Frances closest to her and Elizabeth closer to Mrs. Velzy. There is a basket on the ground behind Mrs. Velzy. There is a tree at the left with clothes hanging from it. There are trees in the background.
"Will Witherby" probably refers to William Witherby. Josephine Witherby is William's sister. Their brother, Wesley W. Witherby, and his wife Zetta appear in images in this archive. Mertie West is the second wife of the photographer, H. H. West.
"Will Witherby" probably refers to William Witherby. Josephine Witherby is William's sister. Their brother, Wesley W. Witherby, and his wife Zetta appear in images in this archive.