Durham/Northumberland family Dating old (I think) cabinet card.

[282daniel282]

Hello,

I could do with some help dating this old cabinet card? we have in the family photo collection to see if it can shine some light on the person in it.

It is amongst the collection of a Durham/Northumberland family but was taken in Preston by photographer George Read (not sure what the links are to Preston).

It is much smaller than the rest we have, measures 6 x 10 cm. I have attached photos of the front and back.

Much appreciated!

[japeflakes]

George Read(e) occupied studios at the following addresses:
 
31a Market Place 1877-1905
129 Fishergate 1892

[jim1]

The cardstock design is mid-late 1880's.
so 1885-90ish.

[282daniel282]

Thank you both, really appreciated.

I'm still not quite sure what uniform he is wearing so if anyone could help with that also it would be great

[japeflakes]

Could it be a Police Officer?

[Treetotal]

I too think he's a Policemen.
Carol

[282daniel282]

Thanks guys. Does look like it. Now for the task of finding a policeman in the family!

[japeflakes]

Could this be his number?

[282daniel282]

Oh I never noticed that. It does look like a number. Do you know if that could help identify the person?