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« on: Thursday 21 June 12 01:27 BST (UK) »
could anyone date this photo please.  Taken by B. Wohlgemuth in Glasgow.

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« Reply #1 on: Thursday 21 June 12 08:12 BST (UK) »
Hi JessieJen and welcome to Rootschat... the daters will want to see the back including the corners if you have the original.. as it is a dating aid.
Carol
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday 21 June 12 08:43 BST (UK) »
previously sent photo of girl holding basket taken in Glasgow.  Will now send  the back.

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« Reply #3 on: Thursday 21 June 12 09:30 BST (UK) »
Here is a link to the back to save confusuion:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,603316.0.html*

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« Reply #4 on: Thursday 21 June 12 10:12 BST (UK) »
Hi jessiejen :)

I would say early 1880s by the dress design.  That would fit with the photographer's dates, according to this site: http://www.thelows.madasafish.com/cards/wohlb_202.htm

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« Reply #5 on: Thursday 21 June 12 10:54 BST (UK) »
Agree with Prue & her skirt length would suggest around 16 yo.

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