We used to spend alternating Thanksgivings and Christmases at my two grandmothers' houses, and Frances truly presided over a splendid feast. She and Adeline both wore wool crepe suits with starchy aprons, and they were assisted by their housekeeper, Elizabeth. Pictured here in 1958 (before my time) Adeline is wearing her accustomed suit and apron, her dog Chinga as sous chef.

Blue Island Group, before the kidnappings.

Frances Hackett is in the third row from the bottom, eighth child from the left.

 Saint Benedict's  School, early 1920s.