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Title: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: JJ Girl on Sunday 12 May 13 06:02 BST (UK)
Hi,

Two more photos (the last two I promise), part of a group I received yesterday.  We know what family branch they belong to, but not who they are exactly.  I wonder if someone would be kind enough to date them for me.

I would also be grateful for a repair (& perhaps a colour).

Thank you very much........JJ Girl
Title: Re: Two mystery children - a date & repair please
Post by: stevew101 on Sunday 12 May 13 06:55 BST (UK)
Here is one from me of the little girl
Title: Re: Two mystery children - a date & repair please
Post by: JJ Girl on Sunday 12 May 13 07:04 BST (UK)
Thank you so much Steve - a beautiful repair.

JJ Girl  :)
Title: Re: Two mystery children - a date & repair please
Post by: ymfoster on Sunday 12 May 13 07:42 BST (UK)
My effort,  :)

Yvonne
Title: Re: Two mystery children - a date & repair please
Post by: JJ Girl on Sunday 12 May 13 07:48 BST (UK)
Yvonne, thank you so much, what a beautiful job you've done.  I really appreciate your time.  She looks beautiful - any idea when the photo might have been taken??

Thanks again.......JJ Girl  :)
Title: Re: Two mystery children - a date & repair please
Post by: ymfoster on Sunday 12 May 13 09:54 BST (UK)
You're very welcome JJ Girl,  :)

I'm not too good on dates, but maybe early 1900's,
the experts won't be long with closer dates,

Yvonne
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: JJ Girl on Sunday 12 May 13 10:07 BST (UK)
Thanks Yvonne, I posted my last thank you before the "boy" appeared - he looks great too...

I do love a good mystery!! 

JJ Girl  :)
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: jim1 on Sunday 12 May 13 10:29 BST (UK)
Yvonne's right.

jim
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: Old Photos on Sunday 12 May 13 11:22 BST (UK)
Maybe coming in to this a bit late but what sort of card/paper are the originals printed on? Are there any markings etc?

I wouldn't be comfortable with early 1900's on initial viewing. I could be wrong but on the limited information I would be leaning towards late 1800's.
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: jim1 on Sunday 12 May 13 11:36 BST (UK)
Yes it's always best to know what we're looking at particularly around this time.However the girl's hairstyle is typical of the early 1900's.
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: Old Photos on Sunday 12 May 13 12:04 BST (UK)
I wouldn't disagree with the hair observation. Like I say, I could be wrong but I on initial fewing I would lean pre 1900. However, a little more information about the print would probably clear it up.
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: ymfoster on Sunday 12 May 13 12:08 BST (UK)
You're welcome JJ Girl,  :)

Yes I snuck the boy in afterwards,  ;D

they look like brother & sister,

Yvonne


Thanks Yvonne, I posted my last thank you before the "boy" appeared - he looks great too...

I do love a good mystery!! 

JJ Girl  :)
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: chinakay on Sunday 12 May 13 19:35 BST (UK)
Early 1900s but could we see the whole thing please including the outer corners of the mount?

The boy is wearing eyeliner :) Actually he's been overpainted a bit. Maybe the girl as well, but she doesn't have quite the Kiss effect ;D

Cheers,
China
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 12 May 13 19:44 BST (UK)
Maybe you could look on the 1901 census for a family with son and daughter born early 1990s
Carol
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: JJ Girl on Monday 13 May 13 00:08 BST (UK)
Hi Everyone,

Well I popped off to bed (in Australia) and woke up to lots of fantastic information - thanks so much for taking the time to look at these mystery photos.

Thanks Jim for your opinion on the date.  "Old Photos" I would love to give you more information about the paper/card but unfortunately all I have is the digital scan - thank you for your expertise.

China & Tree Total - thanks also for your input.....the mystery continues.  I've posted another photo of a woman and a baby - that also seems must have been taken around the same time - perhaps they are all part of the same family. 

You really should talk more to your Grandparents shouldn't you!

Thanks everyone....JJ Girl.
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: tommyfromri on Monday 13 May 13 03:22 BST (UK)
my versions.., Tommy
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: chinakay on Monday 13 May 13 05:03 BST (UK)
Super, Tommy!
Title: Re: Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please
Post by: JJ Girl on Monday 13 May 13 05:05 BST (UK)
Tommy another brilliant job from you - thank you so much!  They look stunning....now must work out who the pesky devils are!!

JJ