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Armed Forces / Re: WWI Soldier Uniform Country?
« on: Thursday 06 November 25 15:59 GMT (UK) »
Great find Alan, thanks!
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Armed Forces / Re: WWI Soldier Uniform Country?
« on: Thursday 06 November 25 13:45 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Viktoria & Alan!
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Armed Forces / WWI Soldier Uniform Country?
« on: Tuesday 04 November 25 21:12 GMT (UK) »
Any ideas on the country for this military uniform?
Purchased in Wisconsin (USA), but I don't think it's American.
No badges, so I don't think it's a police officer.
Since this is colored pencils over an enlargement, that makes it more challenging.
Purchased in Wisconsin (USA), but I don't think it's American.
No badges, so I don't think it's a police officer.
Since this is colored pencils over an enlargement, that makes it more challenging.
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Scripted Hebrew?
« on: Thursday 24 July 25 11:35 BST (UK) »
Another question about my twins (possibly) photo
Someone suggested Scripted Hebrew for this writing on the back
Not sure if I have it right side up
Can anyone confirm?
“Here is Mrs. Bering” or “Here is D. Bering”, followed by something like “Always has been…” (with the rest being too faint or obscured to confirm).
Someone suggested Scripted Hebrew for this writing on the back
Not sure if I have it right side up
Can anyone confirm?
“Here is Mrs. Bering” or “Here is D. Bering”, followed by something like “Always has been…” (with the rest being too faint or obscured to confirm).
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Can I Name These Twins
« on: Tuesday 22 July 25 12:30 BST (UK) »
Thanks for the great responses!
shanreagh - I will search for the variations you suggest. Since it was purchased near to Melrose MN, I believe that to be the proper town and state.
heywood - I'll look through those census records
gaffy - I had not though of that. It could be a mash up. Perhaps not from different artists, but from enlargements of different photos take at different times of different quality. I understand that people often had these portraits made after a family member has died using one of the few photos they may have had.
Neale1961 - Yes I am assuming the name on the back is the purchaser. Probably a parent. I have seen the name and town written on the back of several I have purchased like this. Sometimes on the backboard. But since these are 100+ years old, by the time I get them the backboard and name has often deteriorated and is gone. Many were sold by salesmen traveling through the different smaller towns.
shanreagh - I will search for the variations you suggest. Since it was purchased near to Melrose MN, I believe that to be the proper town and state.
heywood - I'll look through those census records
gaffy - I had not though of that. It could be a mash up. Perhaps not from different artists, but from enlargements of different photos take at different times of different quality. I understand that people often had these portraits made after a family member has died using one of the few photos they may have had.
Neale1961 - Yes I am assuming the name on the back is the purchaser. Probably a parent. I have seen the name and town written on the back of several I have purchased like this. Sometimes on the backboard. But since these are 100+ years old, by the time I get them the backboard and name has often deteriorated and is gone. Many were sold by salesmen traveling through the different smaller towns.
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Can I Name These Twins
« on: Tuesday 22 July 25 01:16 BST (UK) »
Old Crayon Portrait Purchased From A Thrift Store
I'm trying to see if I can figure out the name of these twins
I THINK they are twins and the right one may be male
I'd like to figure out the name written on the back
And then see if I can find a matching person in historical records
The small town of Melrose MN is close to the purchase location
No M. Swidborg found using FamilySearch.org
Any guesses or suggestions for research are appreciated
I'm trying to see if I can figure out the name of these twins
I THINK they are twins and the right one may be male
I'd like to figure out the name written on the back
And then see if I can find a matching person in historical records
The small town of Melrose MN is close to the purchase location
No M. Swidborg found using FamilySearch.org
Any guesses or suggestions for research are appreciated
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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Woman's Headwear Name & Around What Year
« on: Friday 13 June 25 13:01 BST (UK) »It's a day cap much favoured by older women.
From the little we can see I would suggest 1870's.
Thanks Jim!
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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Woman's Headwear Name & Around What Year
« on: Wednesday 11 June 25 00:13 BST (UK) »
Is there a specific name for this type of headwear? I don't think it's called a hat. Also about what date?
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Old German Book Inscription
« on: Friday 13 December 24 21:26 GMT (UK) »
Thank You!