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Title: Please Help To Date Photograph
Post by: Flickgirl on Thursday 07 October 10 12:37 BST (UK)

Hi Everyone,

I was hoping for a little help in trying to date this photograph - it always seems hard to make a decent guess with men in suits but I thought some experts on here might know more than I do!  It's just a scan so I don't know if there was a photographer's name on the back or what style of photograph it is etc.  Thanks for any help.

Regards

Flickgirl

Title: Re: Please Help To Date Photograph
Post by: LoneyBones on Thursday 07 October 10 13:19 BST (UK)

Hi Flickgirl,
I'd guess about 1908-1910.
The high neck on the vest and jacket indicate a date about that time.
The rounded corners on the shirts make me think closer to 1908, but if there are cuffs on the trousers, a bit hard to see, I'd go for 1909.
Leonie.

Title: Re: Please Help To Date Photograph
Post by: Flickgirl on Thursday 07 October 10 13:27 BST (UK)

Hi Leonie,

Thanks so much for such a precise reply - fabulous knowledge!

Regards

Flickgirl

Title: Re: Please Help To Date Photograph
Post by: Yorvick on Thursday 07 October 10 22:11 BST (UK)

Looking at the photos I have of my Grand dad, I would agree with the dates as the clothes are very similar.