Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University

A spinning frolic at the home of Angus "Ban" MacFarlane. Featured in the image are: Mrs. Angus "Ban" MacFarlane (standing in doorway), Mrs. Duncan Y. Gillis (standing at back). Seated: Mrs. Sandy Gillis, Mrs. Malcolm Gillis, Mrs. Johnny MacLellan, Mrs. Dougald John MacFarlane, and Mrs. Hugh MacKenzie. A spinning frolic was a community get-together where friends would pool their resources, spinning wool together, sharing stories and snacks to make the work go quickly.

Date: [ca. 1928]

Reference:  Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University bi-79-1173-4153

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