Some years ago an individual left this photo at the museum with the words "I know the group was called 'The Washboard Band' but that's all I know. I don't know their names or when or where they played".

This photo remains a mystery. They are an interesting looking group. We rather like the man (maybe lady) who plays the washtub.

Might you be able to provide even a small clue? If yes, please contact the Historical Society at info@tavistockhistory.ca. Thank you.

BREAKTHROUGH!! June 2019. After years of asking we finally have a name. The person third from the left is Minnie Schwantz (nee Kaufmann). We also learned that the band members were all married women.

BREAKTHROUGH # 2 June 2023. A tiny entry in an 1948 Gazette gave names of the Washboard Band members at that time. They were Mrs. Henry Schmidt, Mrs. Emerson Weitzel, Mrs. Emma Krug, Mrs John Wilker and Mrs. Conrad Sippel.