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Offline florrie98

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Identifying a Uniform
« on: Thursday 16 May 13 12:03 BST (UK) »
I have recently acquired an old family photo album. It is full of photos, unfortunately we don't know who any of them are.
So I am trying to find out any details from the photographs themselves.
There is a photo of a man in uniform taken in Birmingham, possibly around 1890/1900?
There is a stitched on badge on the left chest, it is rectangular with a crown stitched on and the number 92 beneath.
I have been advised that he probably isnt a policeman. I have also contacted the postal museum and they say it isn't a postal uniform.
Trying to find examples of other uniforms i have found quite difficult. e.g prison officer, customs officer?
Does anyone have any ideas as to identifying this uniform?

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Re: Identifying a Uniform
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 16 May 13 14:52 BST (UK) »
Hi,
He might have been a tram driver maybe?
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Re: Identifying a Uniform
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 16 May 13 15:54 BST (UK) »
I have a button from the Gordon Highlanders with 92 and a Crown on it as they were the 92nd Foot
Knight, Carter, Wilson, Juxon, Clive,Cutler

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Re: Identifying a Uniform
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 16 May 13 16:06 BST (UK) »
Hi and welcome to Rootschat...I wonder if he was a Prisoner ??? I suspect this photograph to be much earlier....around maybe 1860s because of the Newgate Frill style beard.... but for a closer date...can I suggest you post your photo here along with a scan of the back including corners as it is a good dating tool:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?board=298

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Re: Identifying a Uniform
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 16 May 13 16:14 BST (UK) »
Military Man
Knight, Carter, Wilson, Juxon, Clive,Cutler

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« Reply #5 on: Thursday 16 May 13 17:19 BST (UK) »
I had briefly considered the fact that he might be a prisoner. That could be interesting. It could well be earlier than 1890/1900. I didnt really know but i think other photos in the album are around the 1890s/1900s thats why i plumped for that time.
I am going to try and find images of the other suggestions also.

This is the reverse of the photo below.

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Re: Identifying a Uniform
« Reply #6 on: Thursday 16 May 13 17:22 BST (UK) »
I just realised you meant post the image on the other thread. I will do that also.
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« Reply #7 on: Thursday 16 May 13 17:35 BST (UK) »
The back looks to be later maybe 1870s but not sure...It could be a reprint.
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Re: Identifying a Uniform
« Reply #8 on: Thursday 16 May 13 20:48 BST (UK) »
Firerman?
Someone once told me the number underneath relates to a particular fire station.

Just a thought.

Lovely photo

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