Photograph of the Tapley family. Frank Tapley Jr (Tip) and Virginia Tapley on the log in front. Behind from left, [Edith Tapley or Jean Tapley], Myrtle Philip, Frank Tapley and Sewall Tapley.

Virginia Tapley & Frank Tapley Jr (Tip) with aunt Jean Tapley and aunt Myrtle Philip.

The Tapley family, about to enjoy a cracked crab feast to celebrate Myrtle Tapley Philip's 91st birthday. Pictured (l-r) are : Virginia, Myrtle, Margaret, Jean, Edith, Harry, and Cherie (on floor). Inscription on verso : "1892 [sic] / At the Beach. March 18 - 19 - 20 / About to have a cracked crab feast to celebrate 91st birthday of Myrtle - Virginia Myrtle Margaret Jean Edith Harry / Cherie"

Myrtle Philip, seated at a kitchen table in front of a birthday cake. There are 91 candles on the cake, which have just been blown out. Virginia Tapley stands beside Myrtle. Inscription on verso : "Happy Birthday to Me -- March 19 -- 1982"

Myrtle's birthday, with 91 candles lit. Pictured (l-r) are Margaret, Virginia, Harry, Cherie, Edith, Jean, Myrtle. Inscription on verso : "At the Beach Cottage / Edith Cherie Virginia / March 19 -- 91 candles -- Jean Margaret / I need help -- to blow / Myrtle --"

Myrtle Philip, Margaret Esworthy, Virginia Tapley & Jean Tapley looking over the railing of a deck, the day before Myrtle's 91st birthday. Inscription on verso : "Off Virginia & Ernie's verandah / March 18 - 1982 - / Myrtle Margaret Virginia Jean"