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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: atf1 on Sunday 30 January 11 00:12 GMT (UK)
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Hi All
another recently found photo.I need some help to identify her.I would appreciate your thoughts on the year it was taken and the age of the lady along with a tidy & colour.
Thank you
Aaron
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Hello Aaron
late 1880's & possibly into early 1890's,seeing all of it & the back would help.
She looks a Bobby dazzler.
jim
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one from me
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Not that I would ever, ever argue with Jim...but I don't think those are real kickups to the shoulder seam, Jim, I think they are just a bit of exuberant embroidered trim extending over the top of the sleeve, and also the sleeves are closer to the three-quarter length of a bit earlier. Definitely mid-late 1880s, but I'd put it about 1887 or so....my 2 cents worth :)
What a fabulous lady in a fabulous dress!
Cheers,
China
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Hi Jim, rsinbad & China
thanks for your input. Some details of the photo are as follows.It belongs to my Mother-in-Law.Most of her family came out to Australia in the mid 1800's, so I believe this photo would have been shot in Australia. It is 3 3/4 inches wide & 5 5/8 inches long.It has no border around it.It is quite thick like a post card and the back is white with no other markings.
The tidy & colour is brilliant.
Thank you for your help and comments
All the best
Aaron.