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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Greenland on Thursday 04 April 24 11:17 BST (UK)

Title: UK/SA-Dating of Photo: Possibly James/Bunce
Post by: Greenland on Thursday 04 April 24 11:17 BST (UK)
The attached photo was found in my first generation, South African grandfather's possessions (L W H James (1894-1979)).  I know they are not his parents who emigrated in the 1890's to SA where he was born, but could these be his paternal grandparents, or earlier still, who remained UK based?.  They were William James (1829-1904) and Louisa (nee Bunce) (1831-1907).

There is very little evidence to help you, only hairstyles and limited apparel but I should be grateful for any ideas you may have. Thank you.
Greenland
Title: Re: UK/SA-Dating of Photo: Possibly James/Bunce
Post by: jim1 on Saturday 06 April 24 11:43 BST (UK)
Better if we could see unsquashed versions.
In the meantime I would suggest 1870's.
Title: Re: UK/SA-Dating of Photo: Possibly James/Bunce
Post by: McGroger on Saturday 06 April 24 12:01 BST (UK)
"Unsquashed" version.
Peter
Title: Re: UK/SA-Dating of Photo: Possibly James/Bunce
Post by: Greenland on Saturday 06 April 24 12:21 BST (UK)
Jim1 and Peter
Thank you for your response and I apologise for the squashed picture.  The electronic version was normal on my PC and I cannot say why it uploaded that way.  I struggle with technology so am very grateful to Peter for correcting the photographs.  That is exactly how they look on my PC Peter.
Thank you both for your responses. Both are useful!
Warmest wishes
Greenland