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Title: Another Bradford photo for dating
Post by: Wayne on Thursday 30 December 10 21:44 GMT (UK)

Here is a second photo, also undated, from a Bradford studio. Appreciate any feedback regarding likely date of this photo. NB: the reverse of the photo is black.

Wayne

Title: Re: Another Bradford photo for dating
Post by: jim1 on Thursday 30 December 10 22:20 GMT (UK)

1890's again but as mens clothes styles changed at a slower pace it's impossible to say which part.
It's possibly a memorial card as it plain backed but may also be a copy.

jim

Title: Re: Another Bradford photo for dating
Post by: Wayne on Friday 31 December 10 17:53 GMT (UK)

Thanks, Jim, for the feedback.

Two followup questions:

If the man's photo is a memorial card, would this mean he was in mourning?

Also, any significance to the fact he was wearing a white tie?

Wayne

Title: Re: Another Bradford photo for dating
Post by: jim1 on Friday 31 December 10 19:09 GMT (UK)

Memorial cards were copies of photos of someone who had recently died.
The wing collar & white cravat are formal daywear worn mainly at weddings.

jim