Genealogy Chat

Hi All :-)

Lucky me - I have recently received from a relative a few lovely old (Victorian Period) photographs & would dearly like them dated to the nearest possible year they were taken. Curiosity has gotten the better of me as I have spent time attempting to figure them out, whilst I have thoughts as to when they may have been taken I would like the opinions of others as I am not an expert in the field of photography or fashions of the day.

I would like the opinions of those who have a fair knowledge in the field of photography (dating the photographs) & fashion (fashion knowledge) & not just ‘guessing’ like this little black duck has been attempting to do.

Does anyone here in wonderful ‘Genesreunited Land’ have any suggestions as to where I could post on (Website/s) these photographs to get sound advice with clear feedback?

BIG ‘THANKS’ in Advance.

Yours - Steve ;-)

NOTE: The photographs I have are not the originals – they are ‘JPEG copies’ – I also have copies of the reverse sides to the respective images.

You could try Rootschat.

They have a photo dating and restoration board, there are some very good people on there and it's free to join.

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/board,298.0.html

Christine

(Big Ta) 'Thank you' Christine - I will have a really good look at the 'rootschat' site & see what they have to offer ;-)

Would love to hear more suggestions for websites that have photograph dating.

Yours - Steve.

I have had tremendous help in the Rootschat site.

Here are two others
http://www.familytreeforum.com/forumdisplay.php/53-Family-Tree-Photos
http://genealogistsforum.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10

All are free.

And another free one -
http://www.bbcwhodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/forum/photo-help.html

Hi Joy :-)

'Thank you' - 'Fantastic' - It certainly looks like I will have a number to choose from - & will keep in mind you have given 'rootschat' a big thumbs up.

Yours - Steve.

You're welcome :-)

If you would like to see the help that I have received in the Rootschat site, you can look for posts by me - my board name there is JoyKM.

Hi Joy

I will have a look at advice given from all the suggested sites & take things from there - I will also seek out your posts on 'rootschat'.

Again - 'Big Ta' ;-)

Yours - Steve.

Here is another useful site, where you can compare your own photos against the ones listed.

http://www.cartes.freeuk.com/index.htm

George

Hi :-)

A BIG 'Thank you' Christine, Joy & George for all your suggestions for websites. I will take my time & have a good look at them all - then decide which one I will use.

Yours - Steve.

I had a photo dated to 1889 on rootschat due to style of dress worn in picture , it was only then i realised the woman in the picture wasnt wearing any rings on her fingers , she married in 1891

Hi Steve,
familytreeresearchers.co.uk do a photograph dating service and also a restoration service. I have not used them yet though so I've no idea how good they may or may not be.