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Title: Unknown Family Member - Probably Norfolk / Norwich - date please ?
Post by: Andy May on Thursday 15 November 18 22:48 GMT (UK)

Good evening Chatters !

I'm posting this on behalf of a friend who believes it could be a member of her family.
If we can establish an approximate date we might be able to determine who it is .
Family has long standing connections to Norfolk, particularly Norwich .
No Photographers name or other markings.
The subject appears to perhaps have his left foot missing (right as we view it) and possibly a "glass eye" (his right) ?

Any info re : date from style of pic or clothing is greatly appreciated, please.
(I'm guessing 1900 - 1920 ?)

Thank You

Andy

Title: Re: Unknown Family Member - Probably Norfolk / Norwich - date please ?
Post by: Treetotal on Saturday 17 November 18 23:20 GMT (UK)

Hi Andy...I don't see a glass eye but he looks like he may have one leg longer than the other. I would day 1915 - 1920. Is it a postcard photo?
Carol

Title: Re: Unknown Family Member - Probably Norfolk / Norwich - date please ?
Post by: terry h on Tuesday 20 November 18 14:30 GMT (UK)

Gave it a wee tidy, can't see a glass eye.  I think he's just standing with his left leg
forward and bent at the knee ??? ???

Terry

Title: Re: Unknown Family Member - Probably Norfolk / Norwich - date please ?
Post by: Andy May on Sunday 25 November 18 13:17 GMT (UK)

Thanks for your comments and tweeks, Carol & Terry .

It IS a Postcard style pic and 136 x 83mm (just over  5" x 3" in old money)

Title: Re: Unknown Family Member - Probably Norfolk / Norwich - date please ?
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 25 November 18 14:15 GMT (UK)

Hi Andy

I agree with Carol - late 1910s - say 1918-20. I've been looking at suits of that vintage and they're very similar.

Gadget