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Title: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: cazza59 on Saturday 14 February 15 13:42 GMT (UK)
Hi all

The next photos I've going to post for dating are ones that I rescued  as I thought they were too lovely to be left collecting dust in a junk shop.

I'm very keen to get them dated for reference purposes, but also would love to see any interpretations that you may wish to post and I can assure you each and everyone will be kept.

Please however give other posters priority.

Cheers
Caz
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: catfordcrooner on Saturday 14 February 15 14:38 GMT (UK)
Elwin Neame was reckoned to be one of the top photographers of his generation, based in Wimbledon. He died in 1923, but the studio could have been carried on by an associate or other family member.

Jeff
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: RecycledHippy on Saturday 14 February 15 14:59 GMT (UK)
Hippy  :) :) :)
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: catfordcrooner on Saturday 14 February 15 15:01 GMT (UK)
Fantastic Hippy
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: cazza59 on Saturday 14 February 15 15:13 GMT (UK)
WOW!!  :o :o :o  Couldn't agree with Jeff more!!  Just beautiful, and I see you paid attention with the emerald green.   ;D ;D ;D

Stay tuned Hippy, I've got tons more you can apply your talents too!!  :D :D

Caz
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: cazza59 on Saturday 14 February 15 15:16 GMT (UK)
Quote from: catfordcrooner on Saturday 14 February 15 14:38 GMT (UK)
Elwin Neame was reckoned to be one of the top photographers of his generation, based in Wimbledon. He died in 1923, but the studio could have been carried on by an associate or other family member.

Jeff

Aw thanks for this Jeff.  You've piqued my interest in the photographer now, I'm going to have to investigate further!  8)

Caz
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: catfordcrooner on Saturday 14 February 15 15:19 GMT (UK)
Caz. Can you read what the handwriting says at the bottom?
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: cazza59 on Saturday 14 February 15 15:57 GMT (UK)
I can't make it out...not even with my trusty Inspector Clouseau light up magnifying glass!  ;D ;D ;D

Hang on while I scan just that area...

Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: cazza59 on Saturday 14 February 15 16:06 GMT (UK)
I think it reads "cream only" but that doesn't make much sense....

Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: catfordcrooner on Saturday 14 February 15 16:10 GMT (UK)
I can't make anything out  :'(
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: cazza59 on Saturday 14 February 15 16:15 GMT (UK)
I could post it on the deciphering board as some people on there have amazing abilities to read something out of scribble.

Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: Treetotal on Saturday 14 February 15 16:22 GMT (UK)
That's how I read it Caz...maybe it refers to "No Colour"
Carol
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: cazza59 on Saturday 14 February 15 16:27 GMT (UK)
As in don't vandalise it by hand painting   ;D ;D ;D


  What's your guesstimate for a date?
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: Treetotal on Saturday 14 February 15 16:36 GMT (UK)
1920s...Marcel wave  ;D
Carol
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: cazza59 on Saturday 14 February 15 17:06 GMT (UK)
I did think later at first as that style has a bit of date range, but with the info on the photographer, I'll put her down as early 20s.

Cheers buddy!

Caz
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: Treetotal on Saturday 14 February 15 17:14 GMT (UK)
Yes that style had a long shelf life...I have one of my Grandma with a similar waved hair do taken in the 40s but the style of clothing is very different from the lady in your photo....but...I've been wrong before  ;D
Carol
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: peter683 on Saturday 14 February 15 18:19 GMT (UK)
My humble attempt Cazza59
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: Treetotal on Saturday 14 February 15 18:30 GMT (UK)
Hi Peter and welcome to the board...that's a lovely offering...so delicate and tastefully executed.
Carol
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: peter683 on Saturday 14 February 15 18:59 GMT (UK)
Thanks Carol.. couldn't help trying my hand at that one
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: tommyfromri on Saturday 14 February 15 23:26 GMT (UK)
I added some textures to this one Caz.  Lovely photo.   , Tommy
Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: cazza59 on Sunday 15 February 15 00:48 GMT (UK)
Quote from: peter683 on Saturday 14 February 15 18:19 GMT (UK)
My humble attempt Cazza59

Hi Peter

Not humble at all, it's wonderful and as Carol said, beautiful executed.  You've captured the era perfectly!  8) 8) 8)

Caz

Title: Re: Date (if possible) Restore/Colour if you wish!
Post by: cazza59 on Sunday 15 February 15 00:53 GMT (UK)
Quote from: tommyfromri on Saturday 14 February 15 23:26 GMT (UK)
I added some textures to this one Caz.  Lovely photo.   , Tommy

Hi Tommy

You've also done a terrific job and I like it very much!  Another beautiful rendition to add to the collection!  :D :D

Caz