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Title: photographers
Post by: biddy27 on Friday 30 April 10 05:27 BST (UK)

I am wondering if anyone has seen a list of photographers names and times they had their studios. I know I saw a list somewhere but I cannot find it. I am trying to find out how long William Ferrier had his studio in Dundee.

Title: Re: photographers
Post by: PrueM on Friday 30 April 10 07:24 BST (UK)

Hi biddy  :)

I've seen lists for various places, but not for Dundee.  Did you want to find out about a particular photograph you have, or was it the photographer you're interested in?

Cheers
Prue

Title: Re: photographers
Post by: biddy27 on Friday 30 April 10 15:18 BST (UK)

Hello Pru I have a photograph taken sometime between 1890 and 1905 and I wanted to find out when his studio was open in Dundee and for how long. The only identification I have is the name of William Ferrier, Tally Street, Nethergate, Dundee. If I could tell exactly when the picture was taken I would know if the boy on the picture was my father or his falf brother.

Title: Re: photographers
Post by: Betty Boo on Friday 30 April 10 21:02 BST (UK)

Hi biddy,

Try this contact they may be able to help you!!

Staff in the Local History Centre may be contacted on:
Tel: 01382 431550
Fax: 01382 431504
Email: local.history[at]dundeecity.gov.uk

Betty

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Title: Re: photographers
Post by: PrueM on Saturday 01 May 10 02:12 BST (UK)

Hi biddy,

Why not post a copy of your photo on the Photo Restoration and Dating board?  We can almost certainly narrow down the date for you  :)

Cheers
Prue

Title: Re: photographers
Post by: biddy27 on Saturday 01 May 10 03:05 BST (UK)

thanks Pru will try to post it.

Title: Re: photographers
Post by: ev on Saturday 01 May 10 11:16 BST (UK)

hi all  :)

looking at the 1881 census -

william ferrier age 31 photographer born scone perth
living at 6 king street dundee

if this is the man then he could have been active anytime 1890 - 1905
so directories or a look at the photo might be your best bet

ev

Title: Re: photographers
Post by: biddy27 on Sunday 02 May 10 04:54 BST (UK)

I tried to  post my picture but it said it was too big. Could someone tell me how to shrink the picture. Please.....

Title: Re: photographers
Post by: PrueM on Sunday 02 May 10 07:08 BST (UK)

Hi biddy :)

Have a look here, hopefully this will help you:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,372537.0.html


If you're still struggling, just post a message on the Photo Restoration board asking for help ;)

Cheers
Prue

Title: Re: photographers
Post by: breaky on Sunday 02 May 10 10:02 BST (UK)

Hi Biddy,

Dundee's Photopolis website has a picture of William Ferrier's Photographic Studios on the bottom floor of No.1 Tally Street - with fine canvas awnings, but no exact date is given.  As Betty Boo suggests, contacting Dundee local history resources might find something useful, perhaps in their Street directories ? 

breaky

Title: Re: photographers
Post by: biddy27 on Sunday 02 May 10 17:51 BST (UK)

When I eventually find the list I am looking for I will post it. This may help others date photos. Just wish I knew where it was perhaps it was in one of my genealogy magazines.