Figure 1.-- Some images seem to show the family camping. Akk we know for sure though was that the photograph was taken in 1926. This isn't a children's summer camp, but looks like it may have been a camp where the family rented a cabin. We see the boys in their old fashioned bathing costumes at a stream.

Some images seem to show the family camping. Akk we know for sure though was that the photograph was taken in 1926. This isn't a children's summer camp, but looks like it may have been a camp where the family rented a cabin. We see the boys in their rather old fashioned bathing costumes at a stream. Note that John has belted trunks, that belt was a popular style for swim trunks in the 20s and early 30s. The stream looks rather shallow. Perhaps there is more water on the other side of the camera. John has a net. I'm not sure just what they are after. If it had been a more marine scene it might have been crabs. But this seems more like an inland stream. Perhaps it is frogs they are after. I'm not sure what they would do with them. I don't see any fishing poles. I'm not sure who Bob is and why he is called "Little Moose". The name suggests that they are in up-state New York. Note Mary at the left. She looks to be wearing knickers, but I am not sure. A HBC reader writes, "There were indeed camp sites like you suggest. Mt Grena is an example in Pennsylvania - not far from Phildelphia was and is a summer vacation holiday villa site. The family rent log cabins and enjoy countryside pursuits such as hiking, swimming and just relaxing. There is the famous Jigger restaurant they sell 100s of ice cream flavours! There are bands and musical events. Everyone has a nice time. You rent a cabin. Just the place for kids being safe but in the wilderness."

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