Needed for a Picnic~1903

Essential Items for your Picnic Success.

Ahhh… summer! At last!

Check out this fantastic list of items you’ll need to guarantee a fabulous time. Top of the list? Several persons with a sense of humor. Love it!

Also included: 

• A red tablecloth
• Little red fringed napkins
• Lots of sandwiches
• A cold chicken that’s been disjointed
• Bread
• Cream cheese
• Chopped peppers
• Potato salad
• Ice cream
• Cakes
• Coffee

Source: Phillipsburg Herald, 1903.

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