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The ages? Possibly a widow of a Mr Watts, London
« on: Saturday 31 January 26 20:57 GMT (UK) »
Having inherited some photos from my father's cousin, this possibly could be a widow of a Mr Edwin Watts. He died in 1886 age 30, She was born in 1863. What ages do you think the lady and child could be and when do you think it could have been taken?

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Re: The ages? Possibly a widow of a Mr Watts, London
« Reply #1 on: Monday 02 February 26 07:12 GMT (UK) »
Not an expert but I'll have a stab. Early 1890s, late 20s for the lady and around 6 for the child.
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Re: The ages? Possibly a widow of a Mr Watts, London
« Reply #2 on: Monday 02 February 26 07:23 GMT (UK) »
I would say the same for the child, lady around 30. 
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Re: The ages? Possibly a widow of a Mr Watts, London
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 03 February 26 08:27 GMT (UK) »
Thank you.

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Re: The ages? Possibly a widow of a Mr Watts, London
« Reply #4 on: Friday 06 February 26 01:18 GMT (UK) »
Hi, Joy. I thought you might like a restored version of your lovely photo. I've finished it in a deep sepia tone to try to make it look like it might have when new.
Peter
Convicts: COSIER (1791); LEADBEATER (1791); SINGLETON (& PARKINSON) (1792); STROUD (1793); BARNES (aka SYDNEY) (1800); DAVIS (1804); CLARK (1806); TYLER (1810); COWEN (1818); ADAMS[ON] (1821); SMITH (1827); WHYBURN (1827); HARBORNE (1828).
Commoners: DOUGAN (1844); FORD (1849); JOHNSTON (1850); BEATTIE (& LONG) (1856); BRICKLEY (1883).
Outlaws: MCGREGOR (1883) & ass. clans, Glasgow, Glenquaich, Glenalmond and Glengyle.

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Re: The ages? Possibly a widow of a Mr Watts, London
« Reply #5 on: Friday 06 February 26 03:20 GMT (UK) »
Do you have a confirmed photo of Mr Edwin Watts at any age?

You might see a resemblance in the child if your thinking is correct..

I agree. The woman is around 30 years and the child between 6 and 7 years.
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Re: The ages? Possibly a widow of a Mr Watts, London
« Reply #6 on: Friday 06 February 26 14:11 GMT (UK) »
Lovely, clean restoration peter with rich dark tones most suited to the l890s early 1900s.

They both look rather serious and not smiling which sometimes can indicated poor dental health or missing teeth. It wasn't uncommon for sitters to adopt a serious or neutral expression it was the norm for the time.
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Re: The ages? Possibly a widow of a Mr Watts, London
« Reply #7 on: Friday 06 February 26 14:40 GMT (UK) »
A newspaper advert for "Arthur Simmons, Photographer, 258 Westminster Bridge Road" first appeared 17 December 1887 in Ally Sloper's Half Holiday.

An advert referring to him at that address appeared 8 Sep 1906 in The Southwark and Bermondsey Reporter.

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Re: The ages? Possibly a widow of a Mr Watts, London
« Reply #8 on: Friday 06 February 26 16:35 GMT (UK) »
Great find Hanes Teulu,
The dates fit.
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