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Dorset / Re: Isaac Taper - Can't find him
« on: Monday 10 November 25 11:26 GMT (UK) »
Hi Jeff,
Yes, it does seem to be a different line despite Rev. Isaac William dying in Ramsgate. I'd love to know more if you are able to unravel it and I'll keep Daniel in mind as I'm researching. One comment I would just leave with you though, in reference to dating your portraits - I'm certainly no expert but if I was seeing those portraits for the first time, I would probably think them later than 1830 - I'd say another 20 years at least, if not a few more again. That is based solely on the style of Ann's cap and dress which to me seems more typically Victorian than Georgian....but I would bow to the expertise of those fashion historians out there who may know better. Good luck with your continued research. Best regards
Jane
Yes, it does seem to be a different line despite Rev. Isaac William dying in Ramsgate. I'd love to know more if you are able to unravel it and I'll keep Daniel in mind as I'm researching. One comment I would just leave with you though, in reference to dating your portraits - I'm certainly no expert but if I was seeing those portraits for the first time, I would probably think them later than 1830 - I'd say another 20 years at least, if not a few more again. That is based solely on the style of Ann's cap and dress which to me seems more typically Victorian than Georgian....but I would bow to the expertise of those fashion historians out there who may know better. Good luck with your continued research. Best regards
Jane