Contributed by Swan's Island Historical Society
Description
Friends and members of the Staples family are enjoying fine weather for a picnic on the beach. Having a picnic was a popular way to enjoy time away from work. The woman holding the dog is Amy Joyce Staples. Her husband Herman Staples is in the background looking out on the water and her niece Dorothy is the dark haired young woman.
About This Item
- Title: Staples family picnic on the beach, Swan's Island, ca. 1927
- Creation Date: circa 1927
- Subject Date: circa 1927
- Location: Swan's Island, Hancock County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 22 cm x 36 cm
- Collection: Islanders at Play
- Object Type: Image
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- Picnics--Maine--Swan's Island
- Beaches--Maine--Swan's Island
- Families--Maine--Swan's Island
- Staples family
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Swan's Island Historical SocietyPO Box 144, 9 North Rd, Swan's Island, ME 04685
207-526-4248
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