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Clues in old photographs
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Andrew | Report | 27 Jul 2009 22:56 |
We have a number of old classical formal portrait photographs, I would guess from about 1860/70 onwards, but I really have no idea. I wondered if there were any general tips, in photographic technique, formal composition, clothing and fashion, photo size or photographic quality which might portray the age of the photo. Has anyone had any luck identifying people from old photographs (pre 1900), and if so, how was it done? |
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SimonSez | Report | 27 Jul 2009 23:07 |
Andrew this site may help |
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AllanC | Report | 27 Jul 2009 23:28 |
Do any of them have the photographer's name? It may sound surprising but there are A FEW old-established firms around who still have records and may even have negatives - though probably not much from before 1890. Look in your local library: it may have books of local history in photographs from the collections of local photographers which might give you a lead. |
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Kate | Report | 27 Jul 2009 23:49 |
On the fashion side, the 1850s/1860s were the time when the crinoline was popular - it was a kind of bell-shaped cage worn under the skirt and made them look a little like a lampshade. |
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Cynthia | Report | 28 Jul 2009 14:31 |
You could also try posting them on Rootschat which is freesite and very helpful. |
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Researching: |
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Andrew | Report | 28 Jul 2009 18:09 |
Thankyou for everyone's help. I have found some other good resources on the web for this, which I will add later for others which have found this thread while searching for answers to similar problems. |
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Llamedos | Report | 28 Jul 2009 22:11 |
Just a suggestion - photocopy the photo, and sen it to the National Photographic Museum in Bradford - they will study the picture, and give you an estimated date according to the clothing, style, etc......worth a try, and free - don't forget to enclose an SAE for their reply. |
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Joy | Report | 28 Jul 2009 22:16 |
As suggested, try rootschat |