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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Malcolm Bull on Friday 08 August 08 18:19 BST (UK)

Title: Frank Edwards : US photographer
Post by: Malcolm Bull on Friday 08 August 08 18:19 BST (UK)

I have a photograph of an American photographer, Frank Edwards [1872-1959], with a business in Huntingdon PA. 

In case I don't attach the image correctly, you can see it on-line at

http://members.aol.com/calderdale2/ph694.html

Based on his apparent age, his suit, his tie, etc ... can anyone give me a likely date for the image?

Any thoughts / comments would be appreciated

Title: Re: Frank Edwards : US photographer
Post by: jim1 on Friday 08 August 08 19:37 BST (UK)

This chap looks about 50 so that would date the photo in the 1920's,but this looks
1940's/50's when he would be a 70-80 year old.Are you sure it's him & not his son?

Title: Re: Frank Edwards : US photographer
Post by: LynnsBookshelf on Saturday 09 August 08 02:49 BST (UK)

His necktie looks short. Was that a style at a specific time?

Lynn

Title: Re: Frank Edwards : US photographer
Post by: Malcolm Bull on Saturday 09 August 08 09:13 BST (UK)

Jim:

I had exactly the same thoughts about the date of the 1950s suit style compared to his looks.  It certainly is Frank [1872-1959]

Title: Re: Frank Edwards : US photographer
Post by: jim1 on Saturday 09 August 08 10:21 BST (UK)

The short tie,belt instead of bracers & the windows in the building behind
which are louvre style rather than sash all have the 50's look.
jim