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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: St Gregory on Wednesday 20 November 24 17:26 GMT (UK)
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Hi. I wonder if someone would be kind enough to repair this image? the card has been physically broken, leaving an ugly scar across the face.
This was in my mother's old photos and her maiden name was MAY but her mother was a DAVIES.
Both families lived in Bow or Bethnal Green and the photographer is clearly Harrison of 119 Roman Road, Bow. Actual identity is unclear though and any dating help might enable me to pinpoint who it is.
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Starter for you:
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or smaller:
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Sorry, I can't help with a date. Might I suggest you amend the title to add "Date Please" at the end to catch the attention of a dating expert.
Anyway, here's my try at a restore. :)
Peter
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One more for you.
Cheers,
Skippy
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Great restorations :)
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Wow, that was quick! Thanks everyone. I popped out to see Gladiator 2 and come back to all this.
Brilliant. Many many thanks!
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Glad we could help, St Gregory. By the way, welcome to Rootschat.
And I hope someone will come along and give you a date for your photo.
Also, hepburn: thanks for your lovely comment to restorers.
Peter
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The first reference in newspapers to a Harrison, photographer, at this address is an advert and an article in the April 7th 1906 edition of the Eastern Argus. The article refers to his "well-known establishment". Adverts continue in 1906, and there is a 1908 mention of him acting as photographer at a golden wedding.
In earlier years the address is associated with "apartments to let" ads which end in 1892.
The photographer is Henry Harrison, still at the address in the 1921 census when he is aged 45, and also at the address in 1911. I haven't yet managed to find him in the 1901 census.
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The first reference in newspapers to a Harrison, photographer, at this address is an advert and an article in the April 7th 1906 edition of the Eastern Argus. The article refers to his "well-known establishment". Adverts continue in 1906, and there is a 1908 mention of him acting as photographer at a golden wedding.
In earlier years the address is associated with "apartments to let" ads which end in 1892.
The photographer is Henry Harrison, still at the address in the 1921 census when he is aged 45, and also at the address in 1911. I haven't yet managed to find him in the 1901 census.
Thanks. I also have some superb wedding photos he took in 1923 for my grandparents. The quality is excellent.
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One from me, regards, John.
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One from me, regards, John.
Thank you John. I’m spoilt for choice.
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Can anybody date the costume? I suspect the hairstyle is timeless!
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My version
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Can anybody date the costume? I suspect the hairstyle is timeless!
Blouses like that became fashionable in the early 1900s. I have a photograph of my great grandmother wearing a similar blouse in 1905/6. I'd say it is around that time.
Gadget
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Can anybody date the costume? I suspect the hairstyle is timeless!
Blouses like that became fashionable in the early 1900s. I have a photograph of my great grandmother wearing a similar blouse in 1905/6. I'd say it is around that time.
Gadget
Thank you.