Family I.D. of Dusty Negatives found 40 years ago in Cornwall

[Ruskie]

Thanks all, a sign that's readable for once made the difference 

Just a thought on the subject of displaying for identifying, it would be interesting to see them all together in the one place - photobucket, flickr or the like - to try to spot connections,

M

.... and is smartly dressed woman an older version of the one in the glass of sherry photo?

[matthewj64]

Thanks all, a sign that's readable for once made the difference 

Just a thought on the subject of displaying for identifying, it would be interesting to see them all together in the one place - photobucket, flickr or the like - to try to spot connections,

M

.... and is smartly dressed woman an older version of the one in the glass of sherry photo?

Don't think so, the check pattern dress photo has a 1930s feel to it and the sherry-on-the-porch photo looks 1940s to me

[jess5athome]

Hi, one question which has been puzzling me,.... "If" the chap under the archway is wearing a black armband on his uniform, why?
Was a man in the forces who looks to be a officer allowed to do this?, could it have been to signify the death of perhaps a well known public or military figure? just a thought.

Frank.

[Treetotal]

Hi, one question which has been puzzling me,.... "If" the chap under the archway is wearing a black armband on his uniform, why?
Was a man in the forces who looks to be a officer allowed to do this?, could it have been to signify the death of perhaps a well known public or military figure? just a thought.

Frank.

Could it be a Derby Scheme Armband?

http://dbgmilitaria.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2801

Carol

[ScouseBoy]

It could have been  an official  "Day of mourning"      for an   important  government or Royal  person  or a  senior religious office holder.    Or he may have been  the escort   for a funeral procession.

[jess5athome]

I'm not sure to be honest Carol, I think the Derby armband was only worn on civilian clothes but could be wrong 

It could have been  an official  "Day of mourning"      for an   important  government or Royal  person  or a  senior religious office holder.

That was my line of thought SB, I also think he may be wearing medal ribbons but can't enlarge the photo enough.

Frank.

[ScouseBoy]

He is wearing collar patches   (or gorget patches)    which signify   senior  officer.       This could have been  when the area was called Palestine.

[Ruskie]

Thanks all, a sign that's readable for once made the difference 

Just a thought on the subject of displaying for identifying, it would be interesting to see them all together in the one place - photobucket, flickr or the like - to try to spot connections,

M

.... and is smartly dressed woman an older version of the one in the glass of sherry photo?

Don't think so, the check pattern dress photo has a 1930s feel to it and the sherry-on-the-porch photo looks 1940s to me

True. They have a similar look about the face though - possibly related.

[Regorian]

I downloaded pic. 7 and blew it up to 150%. Sentry at left in WWI European uniform. Officer has collar tabs denoting 'staff' but he's not a general. Armband appears to be two colours, no idea what it denotes. Pic. is probably 1919 at earliest.

Pic 6, no rank or regimental badges. Just the badge on the epaulettes. He has officer status but some specialist function, don't know what. Lady is the clue, blouse and pleated skirt. More 1940's, maybe as late as 1950. Have to wait for a fashion expert's opinion.