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Offline April

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Is it possible to re-restore this photo? *Completed*
« on: Friday 22 June 12 04:23 BST (UK) »
This photo was restored many years ago, I've had this copy for over 20 years and I have not seen the original. From what I can tell the original fragment must have been only part of her face as everything else looks false. She was born in Australia in 1867.
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April

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Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
« Reply #1 on: Friday 22 June 12 10:12 BST (UK) »
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Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
« Reply #2 on: Friday 22 June 12 11:26 BST (UK) »
is this any better ?   :-\

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Gaunt, Ransom, McNally, Stanfield, Kimberley. (Tasmania)
Brown, Johnstone, Eskdale, Brand  (Dumfriesshire,  Scotland)
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Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
« Reply #3 on: Friday 22 June 12 11:32 BST (UK) »
Hi April :)

This is not a restored photo, as such - it is an overdrawn or overpainted enlarged photograph.  They were very common once upon a time, before proper photographic enlargers were invented.  Enlarged photos were blurry and indistinct, so drawing or painting was done over them to define features and clothing etc. 

They usually do look a bit unnatural  ;)

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Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
« Reply #4 on: Friday 22 June 12 15:04 BST (UK) »
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GUIDE FOR PHOTO RESTORATIONS PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR SCANNER BED IS CLEAN AND SCAN AT A RESOLUTION OF 300-600 WITH THE SCALE AT 100% MINIMUM.

If you would like a coloured version, details such as hair colour , eyes and clothing etc.  if known  would be helpful to restorers

Regards Roy

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Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
« Reply #5 on: Friday 22 June 12 15:57 BST (UK) »
a try from me

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Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
« Reply #6 on: Friday 22 June 12 17:55 BST (UK) »
I had a go for you too.
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Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
« Reply #7 on: Saturday 23 June 12 00:46 BST (UK) »
Thanks everybody  for your wonderful work :) :) :)
April

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Re: Is it possible to re-restore this photo?
« Reply #8 on: Saturday 23 June 12 03:09 BST (UK) »
Hi April.....Another interpretation to add to the list.

Carolyn  :)
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