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Title: 53 Quarry Street, Hamilton
Post by: Axamfam on Monday 23 November 20 16:26 GMT (UK)

Any help dating this photo would be greatly appreciated.  It says on the bottom Sharp, 53 Quarry Street, Hamilton.  Does it look like she is carrying a clutch purse in her left hand?

Title: Re: 53 Quarry Street, Hamilton
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 23 November 20 18:47 GMT (UK)

Yes, it is a clutch bag, My guess would be 1930s.
Carol

Title: Re: 53 Quarry Street, Hamilton
Post by: Axamfam on Monday 23 November 20 20:37 GMT (UK)

Thanks Carol

Title: Re: 53 Quarry Street, Hamilton
Post by: Gadget on Monday 23 November 20 22:43 GMT (UK)

I agree with carol about the date and the bag  :)

Here's my interpretation.

Gadget

Title: Re: 53 Quarry Street, Hamilton
Post by: Axamfam on Monday 23 November 20 23:12 GMT (UK)

Thanks, Gadget, Don't know that any of this helps me solve who it is however, most of my family were Bailleston based, and if it is 1930 I can't fit this with any relative.  Guess I will have to keep hoping someone recognizes her.

Title: Re: 53 Quarry Street, Hamilton
Post by: Axamfam on Monday 23 November 20 23:13 GMT (UK)

Any guess on her age?

Title: Re: 53 Quarry Street, Hamilton
Post by: tomkin on Monday 23 November 20 23:14 GMT (UK)

One from me but no answers :D :D :D

Title: Re: 53 Quarry Street, Hamilton
Post by: Axamfam on Monday 23 November 20 23:22 GMT (UK)

I assume the studio photographer came to her.  Was there a particular period in Scottish history that this occurred?  Was there a time when only photos were taken in a studio but not outdoors?  Novice here, so please forgive stupid questions.