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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: NancyRose on Tuesday 25 September 12 17:26 BST (UK)

Title: Dating Request: Co. Derry
Post by: NancyRose on Tuesday 25 September 12 17:26 BST (UK)

The attached photograph bears a striking resemblance to my grandfather. I'm wondering if it's my great-grandfather's brother, James Rosborough (1871-1943).

The photo has a shinier finish and is thicker (before being glued to the card) - like later photos. There is nothing on the back.

My thanks for help dating this!

Nancy Rosborough Barnett

Title: Re: Dating Request: Co. Derry
Post by: mahalia on Wednesday 26 September 12 01:21 BST (UK)

Can't help with the date but got rid of his dandruff  ;D

Cheers

Maureen

Title: Re: Dating Request: Co. Derry
Post by: NancyRose on Wednesday 26 September 12 02:02 BST (UK)

Thank you, Maureen! It looks sooooo much better! I really appreciate it!

Best, Nancy

Title: Re: Dating Request: Co. Derry
Post by: jim1 on Wednesday 26 September 12 11:01 BST (UK)

Datewise you're looking at around 1908-12.

jim

Title: Re: Dating Request: Co. Derry
Post by: NancyRose on Wednesday 26 September 12 12:39 BST (UK)

Wow! That's such a precise date range - very helpful! Thanks, Jim!

Anyone have a guess as to the age of the gentleman? My grandfather's brother (one of my prime candidates) would have been about 40 at that time.

(I don't know just when my grandfather lost his hair, but he had very little hair by the time of my parents' marriage @ age 54.)

Best,
Nancy