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Title: Seeking date of Photo
Post by: cfuller on Monday 28 November 05 04:35 GMT (UK)

I am trying to figure out who these family members might be.  Can anyone with knowledge of furnishings and attire attempt to help me date this photo?

Thanks,
Cfuller

Title: Re: Seeking date of Photo
Post by: PrueM on Monday 28 November 05 07:19 GMT (UK)

Hi Cfuller,
Do you have the actual photo?  If so, would it be possible either to scan and post, or otherwise describe in words, what the card surround looks like, and if there's any writing on it?  Also what size is the photo?
Probably leaning towards around 1890-1900 at this stage, but I can't be sure.
Cheers
Prue

Title: Re: Seeking date of Photo
Post by: cfuller on Monday 28 November 05 13:26 GMT (UK)

Prue,

I don't have the original nor have I ever seen the original.  The copy I have is about 4 X 6, but I don't know if that is the orignal size or not.  I'll need to ask some questions of the relative that has the original.

Thanks.
Celia

Title: Re: Seeking date of Photo
Post by: janan on Monday 28 November 05 13:30 GMT (UK)

I'm thinking 1890s. This site might be worth a look

http://www.cartes.freeuk.com/time/date.htm

Jan ;)

Lovely photo :D

Title: Re: Seeking date of Photo
Post by: cfuller on Thursday 01 December 05 18:35 GMT (UK)

Thank you Jan,

Very interesting site.

Celia