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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: GeeBee1 on Friday 09 July 10 07:30 BST (UK)
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Hoping someone can date this for me.... I hope this isn't a case of dressing in period costume just for the picture.
Thanks Gary
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Hi Gary - I'd hazard a guess at c.1890 - but would be very interested to see what more knowledgeable folk think too. Thanks, Dazey (PS. what a lovely photo!)
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Not period costume but the height of fashion early 1890's.The lady has an early Gigot sleeve first seen 1893.So 1893-4 I would say.For dating it's best to scan in colour & show the back,other than that it's a nice big scan & I'm sure a few on here would like to repair/colour it for you if you wish,just change the heading to reflect this.
jim
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Thankyou both so kindly Jim and Dazey.......this helps me a lot in my research.
Unfortunately I dont have the original for doing another scan.......but I'm not that unhappy with the picture in it's current form.
Would any one like to guess the colour of her hair?
Thanks again
Gary