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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Nanny on Wednesday 17 October 12 20:26 BST (UK)
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I received this photo from a relative in the hopes that I could identify the couple. Well I'm stumped so am asking if anyone could guess the approximate age of the couple and when it was taken. Thank you for
looking.
Nanny
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Wonderful photo! 1890s is my guess - China or Jim will be able to narrow that down for you when they come online :)
They look relatively young, perhaps in their 30s or into their 40s?
Prue
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I would say the same for ages too..something is snapping at his ankles :o
Carol
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My guesstimate would be early 40's. Hope they treated their kids better than the family dog ;D He's flat out like a lizard drinking
Cheers
Maureen
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Thanks Carol. It took me awhile before I saw 3 faces in the photo. ;D
Nanny
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Thanks Prue. I also think the photo is wonderful but it would even be better if I could figure out who
they were. I agree it was taken 1890s. My guess was 1895ish but was hoping they would be seen as older.
Nanny
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Maureen: "flat out like a lizard drinking" - Before I looked I knew where I would find you living ;D
Once I find out who they are I'll know how they treated their kids. Thanks for your input.
Nanny
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Those leg-o-mutton sleeves were in fashion 1893-1897, and got progressively more ridiculous. I'm thinking around 1897 if the lady has kept up, and maybe a couple of years later if she's behind the curve.
How did she get through doorways? ;D
Cheers,
China
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Good on you Nanny ;D I agree China those sleeves make her look like too much sausage meat squeezed into to small casings - a very unfortunate look :o IMO that does not add one iota to her 'hourglass or reubenesque' figure
Cheers
Maureen