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Title: can anyone tell me the era approx from this photo? it is a family photo re:floyd
Post by: debjenks on Sunday 06 November 05 14:15 GMT (UK)
can anyone tell me the approx date, from the costume etc of this photo?
this photo shows the floyd family from cornwall
cheers deb
Title: Re: can anyone tell me the era approx from this photo? it is a family photo re:floyd
Post by: SS from The Rhondda on Sunday 06 November 05 21:17 GMT (UK)
I have posted a link to this request in the Photograph Restoration (http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/board,298.0.html) board.
You should get a response shortly  :)
Title: Re: can anyone tell me the era approx from this photo? it is a family photo re:floyd
Post by: Watermusic on Sunday 06 November 05 22:07 GMT (UK)
The younger ladies look to me to be c.1900 - 1905. The elders it is difficult to make out even when enlarged.

I attach the enlargement to let other people have a go at dating it easier, even though it is not particulary focused.

Watermusic
Title: Re: can anyone tell me the era approx from this photo? it is a family photo re:f
Post by: PrueM on Sunday 06 November 05 22:42 GMT (UK)
Probably around 1910s judging by the amazingly large hats!
Why not have a look at http://www.cartes.fsnet.co.uk/date/main.htm for some clues?
Cheers
Prue
Title: Re: can anyone tell me the era approx from this photo? it is a family photo re:floyd
Post by: Man of Kent on Monday 07 November 05 03:34 GMT (UK)
Also opting for 1905-1915
Title: Re: can anyone tell me the era approx from this photo? it is a family photo re:floyd
Post by: debjenks on Monday 07 November 05 08:15 GMT (UK)
thankyou for everyones help!!!!
 cheers deb
Title: Re: can anyone tell me the era approx from this photo? it is a family photo re:floyd
Post by: Man of Kent on Monday 07 November 05 16:50 GMT (UK)
The image could do with another scan at an higher resolution and possible posting to restoration thread for enhancement.
It will make it easier.
Title: Re: can anyone tell me the era approx from this photo? it is a family photo re:f
Post by: skippy on Tuesday 08 November 05 01:12 GMT (UK)
Looks about 1906 (or thereabouts couple of years either way)

Skippy