Gramma's Mandolin Lesson by olivetreeann

Gramma's Mandolin Lesson

Today's Mull Over March word is technically mother but I decided to extend the Mother's Day celebration to my grandmother. I love this shot of her because of the unique setting where this lesson takes place. I'm not quite sure of the actual location. However, the great thing is that we still have the mandolin! The mandolin was a very popular instrument in the early 1900's and Gramma was even in a mandolin orchestra is high school. From this picture it looks like she really enjoyed giving lessons too.
Awesome
March 11th, 2013  
I wish I had my Mom's. She used to play when she was young, but somewhere along the line it went missing.
March 11th, 2013  
@kerristephens @digitalrn Thank you Kerri and Rick! That's a shame Rick!
March 11th, 2013  
Love their boots! A very good photograph! They didn't have ukeleles then!
March 11th, 2013  
Well, actually they did! Think of George Formby!
March 11th, 2013  
Lovely image! It's wonderful that you still have the mandolin.
March 11th, 2013  
This is just wonderful.
March 11th, 2013  
Awesome!
March 11th, 2013  
wonderful photo
March 11th, 2013  
Great history
March 11th, 2013  
wonderful photo -
March 11th, 2013  
This is lovely. And great that you still have the mandolin.
March 11th, 2013  
Wonderful old photo. Thanks for sharing.
March 11th, 2013  
Bev
What a great shot, Ann. It's very lovely to see the joy on their faces. It's nice that you have a photo to capture the memory. And that's cool you still have the mandolin! Well done, Ann! :)
March 11th, 2013  
@maggiemae Thanks Maggie! Actually after I'd posted it, Jeff came in and was looking at the picture. He pointed to the lady on the left and said, "That's not a mandolin. It has four strings- it looks like a ukelele." Sure enough! I've been so focused on Gramma, that I didn't realize they were performing on the roof top!

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Thank you Lisa, Caroline, Colleen, Brian, Tracy, Jo, Jennifer, Dione, and Bev. I've always enjoyed my family history and so glad you're enjoying it too!
March 11th, 2013  
i love this photo, Ann!
March 11th, 2013  
@eniaral Thanks Laraine! I do too- it really captures her spunk!
March 12th, 2013  
This is a wonderful photo.
March 12th, 2013  
@dakotaburns Thank you Donald!
March 12th, 2013  
A beautiful memory of her. Fabulous photo and interesting info.
March 12th, 2013  
How interesting! What a great picture. I love the smiles.
March 12th, 2013  
@cimes1 Thanks Carole!
@mrssmith Thanks Carla!
March 13th, 2013  
i love how well the women are dressed even though it might have just been an ordinary day or occasion. these days women just have fun with their blackberry and iPhones. ah, the good old days.
March 15th, 2013  
@summerfield lol Vikki- I bet it won't be long before those things have instrument apps!
March 16th, 2013  
@olivetreeann - they do!
March 16th, 2013  
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