Two mystery children with a Mandolin - date & repair please

[jim1]

Yes it's always best to know what we're looking at particularly around this time.However the girl's hairstyle is typical of the early 1900's.

[Old Photos]

I wouldn't disagree with the hair observation. Like I say, I could be wrong but I on initial fewing I would lean pre 1900. However, a little more information about the print would probably clear it up.

[ymfoster]

You're welcome JJ Girl, 

Yes I snuck the boy in afterwards, 

they look like brother & sister,

Yvonne

Thanks Yvonne, I posted my last thank you before the "boy" appeared - he looks great too...

I do love a good mystery!! 

JJ Girl 

[chinakay]

Early 1900s but could we see the whole thing please including the outer corners of the mount?

The boy is wearing eyeliner Actually he's been overpainted a bit. Maybe the girl as well, but she doesn't have quite the Kiss effect

Cheers,
China

[Treetotal]

Maybe you could look on the 1901 census for a family with son and daughter born early 1990s
Carol

[JJ Girl]

Hi Everyone,

Well I popped off to bed (in Australia) and woke up to lots of fantastic information - thanks so much for taking the time to look at these mystery photos.

Thanks Jim for your opinion on the date.  "Old Photos" I would love to give you more information about the paper/card but unfortunately all I have is the digital scan - thank you for your expertise.

China & Tree Total - thanks also for your input.....the mystery continues.  I've posted another photo of a woman and a baby - that also seems must have been taken around the same time - perhaps they are all part of the same family. 

You really should talk more to your Grandparents shouldn't you!

Thanks everyone....JJ Girl.

[tommyfromri]

my versions.., Tommy

[chinakay]

Super, Tommy!

[JJ Girl]

Tommy another brilliant job from you - thank you so much!  They look stunning....now must work out who the pesky devils are!!

JJ