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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: 4b2 on Tuesday 08 July 25 17:35 BST (UK)

Title: Photo to date
Post by: 4b2 on Tuesday 08 July 25 17:35 BST (UK)

Good day sirs and ladies,

Is it possible for anyone to put a rough date on this photo?

(https://i.ibb.co/KczM4DWT/photo-2025-07-08-19-36-41.jpg)

Thank you in advance for your time.

Title: Re: Photo to date
Post by: HistoricalGenealogy on Wednesday 09 July 25 08:42 BST (UK)

Most likely taken between 1880 and 1890. I'd lean more towards a date in the mid-1880s

Title: Re: Photo to date
Post by: jim1 on Wednesday 09 July 25 14:37 BST (UK)

Yes definitely 1880's.

Title: Re: Photo to date
Post by: 4b2 on Wednesday 09 July 25 15:49 BST (UK)

Quote from: jim1 on Wednesday 09 July 25 14:37 BST (UK)

Yes definitely 1880's.

Thank you. May I ask - what is it about it that makes it definitely from the 1880s?

Title: Re: Photo to date
Post by: HistoricalGenealogy on Friday 11 July 25 14:43 BST (UK)

Quote from: 4b2 on Wednesday 09 July 25 15:49 BST (UK)

Quote from: jim1 on Wednesday 09 July 25 14:37 BST (UK)

Yes definitely 1880's.

Thank you. May I ask - what is it about it that makes it definitely from the 1880s?

Not him, but hopefully I can faithfully answer and explain the reasoning. Clothing are the best aspect to inspect for as many fashion trends tend to occur based on numerous factors (includes environmental and economic factors).

This photo leans to a range from 1883-1887:
 

• The Womens’ skirts still have a slight train/bustle support rather than very narrow “princess” silhouettes from the 1890s.
• Sleeves are slim with the only fullness at the shoulder. Atypical of mid-1880s. [Preceded big “leg-of-mutton” sleeves that peak around 1895.]
• Men carry frock coats fuller and longer (and the lapels slightly wider) than the styles a decade later.
• High collars and tie styles (especially that turnover collar on the seated gentleman) match examples dated around 1885 in studio portraits.

Title: Re: Photo to date
Post by: 4b2 on Friday 11 July 25 15:15 BST (UK)

Quote from: HistoricalGenealogy on Friday 11 July 25 14:43 BST (UK)

Not him, but hopefully I can faithfully answer and explain the reasoning. Clothing are the best aspect to inspect for as many fashion trends tend to occur based on numerous factors (includes environmental and economic factors).

This photo leans to a range from 1883-1887:
 

• The Womens’ skirts still have a slight train/bustle support rather than very narrow “princess” silhouettes from the 1890s.
• Sleeves are slim with the only fullness at the shoulder. Atypical of mid-1880s. [Preceded big “leg-of-mutton” sleeves that peak around 1895.]
• Men carry frock coats fuller and longer (and the lapels slightly wider) than the styles a decade later.
• High collars and tie styles (especially that turnover collar on the seated gentleman) match examples dated around 1885 in studio portraits.

Thank you.