Restoration of Aline Hughan, 1881, please

[sherro47]

I hope that enough time has passed for me to put forth another plea for help with my Hughan sisters. I was hoping that someone may be able to work miracles with this 1881 photo of Aline Hughan, but understand if the mission is impossible because the photograph is quite faded and badly foxed. On the back is written "Aline and some of her New Year gifts, 1881. To dear Aunt Bertha." I was not even aware of the tradition of giving gifts for New Year, but Aline seems to have acquired quite a decent haul!

[sherro47]

I am looking at the Hughan album with new eyes, and have just realised that this photo was taken at the same time as the damaged one. It is dated 12 Jan 1881.

[saddles]

Hi...My contribution.

Carolyn 

[chinakay]

What beautiful photos! I can't stop staring at them She seems to have large hands, doesn't she?

Imagine having to wear that lot in a climate like Noumea, especially those leggings and boots

Lovely restore as always from Carolyn

Cheers,
China

[saddles]

Hi...The other one as well.

As China says they are wonderful photo's.

Carolyn 

[diesse]

My effort. Di

[chinakay]

So, what sort of loot does she have? The doll seems to have an 1870s long bodice on the dress along with a sort of layered ruffled skirt, and ringlets in her hair. On the floor, a couch with a lace canopy, and a royal horse-drawn coach. Can't make out what the round thing is.

On the table, three ornate boxes and another doll. Beside her on the chaise a round box of something, can anyone guess what is displayed in it? What fun! And a very lovely bit of social history.

Cheers,
China

[saddles]

Hi China.......How about a box of chocolate truffles, I mean to say is there  anything else that a little girl could ever want.

Wonderful photo though...... I enjoyed restoring it.

Carolyn 
Ps...Thank you for your kind words.

[Treetotal]

Could it be Turkish Delight...Gorgeous photos ...probably right up there with the best I have seen.
Carol