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Anyone any good at dating photographs, Please????U

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Irene

Irene Report 10 Apr 2005 18:51

Thank you Pat and Brenda that is really useful information. Many thanks for your help, it is really appreciated. Regards Irene

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 10 Apr 2005 15:08

Irene I've just been reading Dating 19th C Photographs by Robert Pols. He has a list of photographers receiving royal warrants. Andrew and George Taylor got theirs in 1886, so your photo must be taken in or after that year.

Irene

Irene Report 7 Apr 2005 16:10

Thanks for that Brenda I did have a go at the site but found it difficult. Perhaps a smaller date span search may help. Many thanks Irene

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 7 Apr 2005 15:32

I wouldn't fancy doing it myself as the site is so slow and the surnames not uncommon, but have you tried the historical directories site? I think you can now narrow the search down so you are only looking for (say) photographers in London in 1880s. Good luck

Irene

Irene Report 7 Apr 2005 14:33

Yes Brenda I do know that the photographs are of my ancestors. It would be nice if I knew just when they were taken. If I knew when the photographers studio's/shops closed it would be great. Also I would like the address of A& G Taylor. Thank you for your reply. Regards Irene

Phoenix

Phoenix Report 7 Apr 2005 13:22

Just a thought, Irene. Do you know for certain that both photographs are of your ancestors? Poring over an album that a friend had inherited, we found that as well as the family photographs, there were lots of music hall turns and several of minor royalty.

Unknown

Unknown Report 5 Apr 2005 09:51

See also my reply to Joan Rutledge's thread on this board. nell

Irene

Irene Report 5 Apr 2005 09:45

Thank you Heather I will take a look, many thanks Irene

Heather

Heather Report 5 Apr 2005 09:27

Hi Irene Try: www(.)cartes(.)freeuk(.)com/time/date(.)htm Remove backets. I found it very useful. Good luck! Heather

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~¤§ Lara Linga Longa §¤~ Report 5 Apr 2005 08:15

I wish I could help you Irene but I can't personally, but during the last week I saw a thread on here about this very subject and lots of people seemed very good at this dating photos and there was a few web sites suggested that do exactly what you need regards to you my friend Lara

Irene

Irene Report 5 Apr 2005 07:54

I have 2 old photographs. One printed by A & G. Taylor PHOTOGRAPHER TO THE QUEEN and one printed by Martin & Son. 245 Commercial Rd. LONDON E. Heather was kind enough to give me details of a site but these photographers are not on there. Anyone know if I can find out details of when these photographers were in business. Many thanks Irene If I emailed a copy of photograph to someone would they be able to give me a rough idea when it was taken by the suit my ancestor is wearing please. Regards Irene