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Title: William Brophy photograph verification
Post by: 3Chant on Saturday 10 August 24 15:49 BST (UK)
The photograph is said to be William Brophy, my great great grandfather. He was born in Ireland about 1806. He died of tuberculosis  in Leeds, Yorkshire in 1862, aged 57. He was a worsted weaver.
I am not at all sure that the photograph is of my ancestor. The costume does not look right to me, neither Irish or English. The man in the photo could be older than my relative was at death. The source of the photo is a possible distant relative in Australia.
So what do you think? Can you estimate the date of the photograph and comment on the subjects' dress and age. Many thanks for your help with this.
Margaret
Title: Re: William Brophy photograph verification
Post by: japeflakes on Sunday 11 August 24 18:46 BST (UK)
Not an expert but does not look correct to me:
Title: Re: William Brophy photograph verification
Post by: HistoricalGenealogy on Monday 12 August 24 11:41 BST (UK)
Most likely taken between 1860 and 1880 so no...
Title: Re: William Brophy photograph verification
Post by: jim1 on Monday 12 August 24 11:50 BST (UK)
Not taken 1860's as men didn't dress like this at the time.
The earliest it can be is 1870's.
Title: Re: William Brophy photograph verification
Post by: 3Chant on Thursday 15 August 24 10:28 BST (UK)
Many thanks for your replies. It has confirmed my doubts.
Margaret