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Title: Can you date this picture? James Sayner
Post by: Star_boy123 on Monday 10 February 14 21:52 GMT (UK)
I found this picture on ancestry, someone had attached it on their tree to my 4 x Great Grandfather James Sayner 1804-1853, I am not sure this is actually him. He lived in the Selby/Hambleton area and the photo appears to  have been taken in Harrogate.
Also if this does turn out to be taken before 1853,which I doubt I would like this picture restored and the writing removed if anyone is able to do so.
Much appreciated any help

Kind Regards
Title: Re: Can you date this picture?
Post by: Seoras on Monday 10 February 14 23:04 GMT (UK)
Hi Star_boy. It won't be 1853, too early for these type of photos. The gent appears to be sporting a beard known as a Newgate Frill. I think these were more fashionable in the 1860's. Pity we can't see the back as the design might nail it. Myself I think it could be even later 1870's but I'm no expert.

Certainly isn't as early as 1853 though.
Title: Re: Can you date this picture?
Post by: jim1 on Monday 10 February 14 23:11 GMT (UK)
George is right of course.
Rounded corners on cardstock first arrived in 1875 so that's the earliest this can be.
Title: Re: Can you date this picture?
Post by: Seoras on Monday 10 February 14 23:13 GMT (UK)
How do Jim I was just adding a bit thinking might be 1870's. Now Jim, he is an expert. He knows his onions Star_boy. ;D

PS Jim, what is the timescale for the Newgate Frill.
Title: Re: Can you date this picture?
Post by: jim1 on Tuesday 11 February 14 10:21 GMT (UK)
The Newgate frill was popular up to the 1860's but some men clung onto it as this chap did.
Title: Re: Can you date this picture?
Post by: Seoras on Tuesday 11 February 14 10:35 GMT (UK)
Thankee kind sir ;)

Not still wearing yours are you Jim ;D
Title: Re: Can you date this picture?
Post by: jim1 on Tuesday 11 February 14 10:43 GMT (UK)
Yes George I do but mine's on the top.
Title: Re: Can you date this picture?
Post by: Seoras on Tuesday 11 February 14 10:46 GMT (UK)
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Can you date this picture?
Post by: trish1120 on Tuesday 11 February 14 13:44 GMT (UK)
 ;D ;D ;D