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Offline Shetland

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Help with dating photo
« on: Tuesday 03 February 09 11:03 GMT (UK) »
Hi All, I would like help with dating this photo, Henry Thomas Thornton Bolt was born in 1873 at North Shields, Northumberland. I would also like help with identifying the uniform.
Thanks in advance. ???
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Re: Help with dating photo
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 03 February 09 13:15 GMT (UK) »
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Re: Help with dating photo
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 04 February 09 05:26 GMT (UK) »
Hi Shetland  :)

THe portrait style used in the photo (the oval vignette) was popular in the 1870s, but that would preclude it being a picture of Henry if he was only born in 1873...he looks in his late teens/early 20s in the picture, which if it was Henry would make the date 1890-95 or so. 

Is there anything on the back of the photo at all?  A design or any printed writing?

Re. the uniform, possibly a high-resolution scan of the man's cap might give a few clues.  At the moment it's a bit small to see any details.

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Re: Help with dating photo
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 05 February 09 00:00 GMT (UK) »
A rowing or sailing club??
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