Group Eating Clams and Lobster at a Picnic, circa 1900
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Artifact Overview
Picnics have long been packed for family reunions, for camping trips, for road trips. The people seated at the picnic table in this circa 1900 photograph are enjoying a clam steam, a particular favorite in New England. The meal often also included other shellfish and sweet corn.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1900
Subject Date
circa 1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
85.18.2.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Dimensions
Height: 5.188 in (Card stock mount)
Width: 8.375 in (Card stock mount)
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