This is a snapshot from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota
This group gathered for a photo with two cakes. I wonder what they were celebrating? This photo was most likely taken ion the 1930’s or early 1940’s.
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Short sleeves in the snow makes for a quick snap. They are hearty Minnesota folk so they are use to it. It is a great old photo.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if it was for a double birthday. With a crowd that size--and multiple generations--it's possible two people's birthdays were being celebrated.
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ReplyDeleteLooks like one of the cakes has a number "1" candle on it, or maybe it's a 7. At any rate, L.D. hit it on head - those hearty Minnesota folks!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Jeep on the left dates the photo somewhat, first produced in about 1941 - (but they all looked the same for decades!) - the car on the right is definitely pre-WWII.
Isn't that a Jeep Willys in the background?
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