Genealogy Chat

If there is a name and address of a proffessional photographer - dating can be possible using a trade directory which will provide a time span when he was in business. If no information on rear - I suggest that you photocopy the photo, and send it to the National Photographic Museum at Bradford together with a SAE for reply - they have dated photographs for me with great accuracy in the past - if you live near - call - you will receive a warm welcome. Good luck.

Thanks to you all for your help Carole x

Carole, if you register on the Family Tree Forum site (free - donations appreciated), there's a thread there specifially for photos, and lots of helpful people to hep you.

Bee.

Hi
Post it on (scan and send)
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php
They are pretty good at dating photo's
Cheers
Paul

Does the photo have the name and studio address on it, if you have that info you can search local trade directories to find lisitings for the photographer. this will help you collate the period in which a specific photographer was working. You can use other factors to age pictures, even facial expressions will help date a photo. Family Tree Magazine dates readers photos each month and if your photo is interesting may well help you

Hi Colin, I didn't think of that I'll have a look to see if I have any old book's about. Or Who do you think you are mag might have some addresses.
Thanks Carole

Depends on what the photo is of. If its a portrait, should be fairly easy to date by what clothes are being worn. Most of the genealogy mags have a 'photo dating' section and will date photos for you - but obviously that cant date everyones so its luck of the draw. Military uniforms are easily dated

Does anyone know of a place to get old photos dated please?
Carole