Summer time equals picnic time and today’s ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ is showcasing images from the 1920s-1960s of family and friends enjoying this long-standing tradition.
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The Vintage Photos of People Enjoying a Picnic
1920’s-1960’s Images
1940s vintage photo of a summer picnic featuring a Woman with basket & blanket by the river.
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Late 1930s, Early 1940s ohoto of 5 adorable woman hanging out together.
Waiting patiently for the fun to begin. Vintage photo of husband and wife on a picnic table in the 1940s early 1950s.
1940s photo of a mom, dad and daughter having a box lunch picnic. Cute 1940s shoes on the pretty lady to the left.
No blanket or basket needed, just friends and family to make the day complete in this 1920’s vintage photo. Love the 20’s Fashions!
Sometimes you don’t even need food to just have fun hanging in the summer sun (circa 1940’s photo).
When the temperature dips down at night, warm yourself by the portable barbecue (1950’s photo). Love the 1950s Dress on the our mom in the photo!
A 1940’s fashionable family picnic (I love everyone’s look in this photo).
The note that went out to the friends before this 1930’s event happened (what I think was said): “Dear friends, I would like to have a picnic at the lake, ladies wear white and men wear striped shirts and white pants. See you there, Love Mabel”.
“Patty and her picnic lunch”. How about Patty and her amazing 1940’s style?!
Saddle shoes and plaid socks (the young woman is so adorable). Vintage 1940s image of family at a park having a picnic.
Bicycling to the picnic spot (1920’s photo). WOW WOW WOW!! The 1920s Fashions in this photo are mind blowing!
“I present the Hot Dog!”. Vintage 1950s photo of a boy and girl with hot dogs having a picnic.
Cheers to good times! Vintage Photo of Friends Lifting Their Glasses on a Picnic, 1940’s.
I hope you had fun browsing today’s vintage photos, I know I had a blast spending time with these images and imagining the good times they all must have had.
Have a great day Friends!
FURTHER READING: Vintage Photos 1920s-1960s (Archived Blog Posts)
Liz
I love these! Great pics!
I love all the images but I especially love the gingham dress in the 50s picture i love the big checks
The gingham dress is so adorable, would look marvelous on you 🙂
Patty looks fabulous! I also love the first photo and the glasses wearer in the box picnic photo. Must get a picnic planned!
Glad you enjoyed the post. Have fun planning your picnic!