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Title: My gran, Mary Corcoran
Post by: irishrose on Sunday 09 February 14 13:21 GMT (UK)
This is a huge challenge.   This is my grandmother taken in June 1940.  The original I have is less than one by one inch, so its enlarged form looks pretty damaged.   I would be hugely grateful if anyone could take on the challenge.   Any effort will be gratefully received.
My gran was an amazing woman.  She raised eight children of her own, and three of her brothers when her sister-in-law died in childbirth.  She was an amazing dressmaker, although she went blind not too long after this photo was taken.  She was still able to sew, and could produce amazing clothes for her children.  I would love to see this restored. 
Title: Re: My gran, Mary Corcoran
Post by: trellisick on Sunday 09 February 14 20:44 GMT (UK)
I hope this bears some resemblance of your grandmother, it was badly damaged & I had problems working out what was what! hope you get a lot more replies, Ken.
Title: Re: My gran, Mary Corcoran
Post by: irishrose on Sunday 09 February 14 22:20 GMT (UK)
Thank you so much.  My gran had lovely blue eyes before she went blind.   You captured them well.   I appreciate the photo was very damaged.  I really appreciate your time and effort.  Thank you
Ros
Title: Re: My gran, Mary Corcoran
Post by: ymfoster on Sunday 09 February 14 23:18 GMT (UK)
My effort,  :)

hope the likeness is close,

Yvonne
Title: Re: My gran, Mary Corcoran
Post by: irishrose on Sunday 09 February 14 23:49 GMT (UK)
Thank you Yvonne. 
You have done a great job.  I wasn't sure anyone could take on the job, it was such a big challenge.
I really appreciate your effort
Ros
Title: Re: My gran, Mary Corcoran
Post by: ymfoster on Monday 10 February 14 00:12 GMT (UK)
You're very welcome Ros,  :)

Yvonne
Title: Re: My gran, Mary Corcoran
Post by: Wiggy on Monday 10 February 14 02:03 GMT (UK)
Very difficult to know just how far to go isn't it.  My effort!  not perfect by any means!    :-\ ::)


Wiggy    :)
Title: Re: My gran, Mary Corcoran
Post by: Niksmum on Monday 10 February 14 02:49 GMT (UK)
One from me

Irene
Title: Re: My gran, Mary Corcoran
Post by: SMG on Monday 10 February 14 21:02 GMT (UK)
Here's one from me too - quite a challenge to say the least!  :)

SMG x
Title: Re: My gran, Mary Corcoran
Post by: irishrose on Monday 10 February 14 23:06 GMT (UK)
Thank you everyone for your hard work.   I knew it would be a huge challenge and I am thrilled with the end results.  You are a talented bunch.  You did my Gran proud.

Thanks a million

Ros.
Title: Re: My gran, Mary Corcoran
Post by: saddles on Tuesday 11 February 14 00:27 GMT (UK)
Hi Ros....A late entry from me.

Carolyn  :)