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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: ChristineM on Thursday 20 October 22 01:54 BST (UK)
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Hi,
Came across this photo in my cousin's documents but no-one in the family has any idea who she is. There are zero markings on it and I can only assume that it was taken in Australia but could in fact be in Ireland or Scotland.
Having said that, cousin's:
- paternal grandmother emigrated Ireland to Australia 1902
- paternal grandfather born Queensland, Australia 1872 (his parents emigrated Ireland to Aust 1856)
- maternal grandparents emigrated Scotland to Australia aft 1923
Any suggestions of place or time would be helpful,
Christine.
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Sorry, not a date expert but a tad tidier perhaps.
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Hi,
Came across this photo in my cousin's documents but no-one in the family has any idea who she is. There are zero markings on it and I can only assume that it was taken in Australia but could in fact be in Ireland or Scotland.
Having said that, cousin's:
- paternal grandmother emigrated Ireland to Australia 1902
- paternal grandfather born Queensland, Australia 1872 (his parents emigrated Ireland to Aust 1856)
- maternal grandparents emigrated Scotland to Australia aft 1923
Any suggestions of place or time would be helpful,
Christine.
This type of photo is called a ‘Cabinet Card’. They were used during the 1870s-1890s. Looking at the color, I would say that this photo was taken around the 1890s.
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Looks typical 1880's.
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I agree with Jim and she is wearing a wedding ring.
Carol
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I have a photograph of a Scottish relative circa 1850's dressed in a very similar manner. So maybe taken in Scotland.
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Thanks all, that certainly has me leaning more towards the lady being from his maternal line.
Christine.