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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Allan_Jean on Saturday 23 October 10 22:24 BST (UK)

Title: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: Allan_Jean on Saturday 23 October 10 22:24 BST (UK)

This is a copy of a pic which we believe is of George Legg. He was a Master mariner in the late 1800's, in foreign going ships. We think this may be a passport pic as it has the Lieutenant Governors stamp on it (the Lieutenant Governor is the monarch's representative on Guernsey) and passports are issued by him.  Would Legg have been required to have a passport or ID document.  He was born in 1837 and was Master of a number of ships between 1873 and 1892. Are his clothes from that date?  any ideas would be helpful.

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: ringarosy on Sunday 24 October 10 00:34 BST (UK)

One from me,

Helen

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: Allan_Jean on Sunday 24 October 10 11:01 BST (UK)

Hi Helen
Thanks very much that's great.

Allan

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: Niksmum on Sunday 24 October 10 12:35 BST (UK)

Hi Allan

One from me

Irene

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: Allan_Jean on Sunday 24 October 10 14:00 BST (UK)

Irene
Thanks very much - you people are very clever and kind to do these restorations.

Allan

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 24 October 10 14:54 BST (UK)

Hi Allan and welcome to Rootschat...A couple from me too.
Carol

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: Allan_Jean on Sunday 24 October 10 16:53 BST (UK)

Hi Carol
Firstly - thank you for your welcome - I must say how friendly I have found everyone on this site.
Secondly - thank you very much for your excellent efforts with the pic they are great, I only wish that I had your skills.

Best wishes

Allan

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 24 October 10 17:03 BST (UK)

My pleasure Allan and look forward to seeing more...Could you please scan any further photos in Colour rather than greyscale as it picks up all the tonal range and the finshed product has more depth.
Carol

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: PaulaToo on Monday 25 October 10 00:28 BST (UK)

Here we go, one straight restore and one made pretty  :)

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: saddles on Monday 25 October 10 04:03 BST (UK)

Hi.........Another version to add to the list.

Carolyn  :)

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: Allan_Jean on Monday 25 October 10 16:54 BST (UK)

hI Paula and Carolyn

Thanks  for  the restores.

Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Allan

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: PaulaToo on Monday 25 October 10 17:08 BST (UK)

My pleasure, Allan

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: Bhx7 on Monday 25 October 10 23:53 BST (UK)

Hi Allan

I am no expert on dating but would not have thought this gentleman could have been born in 1837. I am sure someone will be able to give a better date but I would have said this photo was probably more 1910 or there abouts. Also the gentleman in the photo only looks about  late 30's to mid 40's to me. I could be totally wrong but I am sure someone such as Jim could help you better on dating more accurately.

Regards
Brian

Title: Re: Date please and tidy up if possible
Post by: saddles on Tuesday 26 October 10 04:10 BST (UK)

You are welcome Allan.

Carolyn  :)