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Title: Mystery Man
Post by: kesaunders79 on Monday 04 August 14 23:59 BST (UK)
I have just been shown this picture tonight which my Dad found in my Nans cabinet. I have an idea of who it maybe but wondered what info anyone could offer as to age and when taken? It's about 5 x 7 and on card.
Title: Re: Mystery Man
Post by: Treetotal on Tuesday 05 August 14 00:08 BST (UK)
Hi.....your photo didn't attach....if you try again...you may need to change the file name.
Carol
Title: Re: Mystery Man
Post by: kesaunders79 on Tuesday 05 August 14 18:48 BST (UK)
Opps ha, I didn't realise. I've uploaded it again thanks :)
Title: Re: Mystery Man
Post by: SallyCat on Saturday 06 September 14 14:37 BST (UK)
Hiya, I was just browsing through the threads here and came across yours. I love the old fashions, so thought I would take a look.  I found a picture of a gentleman wearing a similar outfit that stated it was the 1870s.  Check out the guy in the 4th photo.

http://lordvilhelmas.wordpress.com/2013/07/12/mens-fashions-through-the-decades/ (http://lordvilhelmas.wordpress.com/2013/07/12/mens-fashions-through-the-decades/)

Hope this helps a bit.

 :)

Title: Re: Mystery Man
Post by: jim1 on Saturday 06 September 14 15:12 BST (UK)
A bloke in a suit is quite difficult to date without the benefit of the cardstock info.however I detect a separate buttonhole on his waistcoat for his watch chain.This is an innovation that first arrived in 1888.
So for a decade I would suggest 1890's.

jim