Photograph enhancement

[dawghowsca]

Is it possible to make this picture clearer?

[deadants]

Was that discoloring on the photo or was that after scanning?

[dawghowsca]

WOW!! 

on the photo; my aunt has the original.

We have one of her daughter, also, which is dated 1904, taken by a different photographer.  Her dress doesn't have the lace neckline or puffy sleeve.  So, I don't know when this one would have been taken.

[dawghowsca]

I am so stunned by the difference, I forgot to thank you very much!!   

I cannot wait to show my aunt!


dawghows

[dawghowsca]

Here she is, full view

[deadants]

Hi dawghowsca,,
   Is that color stobing on the originals? It seems like an artifact from scanning.

[dawghowsca]

That last one did not scan well, so maybe.  I will pick up the original & try again in a few days -- although I am not sure how to show it to you without scanning it??

Thanks so much for what you have done.  I did not have a clear image of her.

[vhansen]

Looks to me like scanner problems. It almost looks as though it's being scanned while still under glass. I can't imagine a sepia or b&w original would have color banding.  What model scanner do you have?
For optimal restoration, I would suggest, if at all possible, getting a better scan.