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Title: Dating photo Glasgow boy
Post by: jessiejen on Monday 02 July 12 11:58 BST (UK)

The photo has rounded corners, its about 4"x2" and is a creamy/yellow colour.  Thanks for your help.  Jeni

Title: Re: Dating photo Glasgow boy
Post by: Seoras on Monday 02 July 12 12:00 BST (UK)

By size it sounds like a carte de visite Jeni,would be better if we could see it though.Can you scan and post it on here.Include the back if there are any photographer's details on it.

Title: Re: Dating photo Glasgow boy
Post by: jessiejen on Tuesday 03 July 12 07:48 BST (UK)

Here's the front and back of the photo.  Thanks.  Jeni

Title: Re: Dating photo Glasgow boy
Post by: PrueM on Tuesday 03 July 12 08:25 BST (UK)

Hi Jeni :)

We've already had this one: http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,603441.0.html

1870s is the date, but we would need to see the outer corners to pin it down more.  If they are truly rounded (and not just worn down) then it's probably late in the 70s.

Here's a link with information about how to post photos for dating:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,517366.0.html

Cheers
Prue

Title: Re: Dating photo Glasgow boy
Post by: RJ_Paton on Tuesday 03 July 12 08:32 BST (UK)

This photographer was listed at that address from 1879 to 1886 although he had been in business for a few years before that in North City Road. The business continued after 1886 at various addresses until the late 1890's (although by that time it was known as Martin, Wohlgemuth & Co.)