Genealogy Chat

Top tip - using the Genes Reunited community

Welcome to the Genes Reunited community boards!

  • The Genes Reunited community is made up of millions of people with similar interests. Discover your family history and make life long friends along the way.
  • You will find a close knit but welcoming group of keen genealogists all prepared to offer advice and help to new members.
  • And it's not all serious business. The boards are often a place to relax and be entertained by all kinds of subjects.
  • The Genes community will go out of their way to help you, so don’t be shy about asking for help.

Boards

Quick Search

Single word search

Tools

Findmypast DNA Banner

Icons

  • New posts
  • No new posts
  • Thread closed
  • Stickied, new posts
  • Stickied, no new posts

Advice please?

Login to Add Reply Watch This
ProfilePosted byOptionsPost Date

Vanessa

Vanessa Report 14 Oct 2006 15:29

I have an old photo of my grand father and some of his army pals. There is writing on the back of the pic in pencil but it as faded over the years. Does anyone have any ideas on how to read the names? Vanessa

Victoria

Victoria Report 14 Oct 2006 15:36

Hi Vanessa - maybe hold it obliquely to the light and see if that helps (the faded silvery writing might catch the light) - or perhaps scan it and fiddle with the contrast. Victoria

Paul Barton, Special Agent

Paul Barton, Special Agent Report 14 Oct 2006 15:36

There is a technique used by the police but I can't remember what it is. However, if you were to subject it to ultra violet light something might show up, so if you find a local trader who has one of those gadgets for identifying counterfeit notes they may do you a favour. Are you on good terms with your bank?

Vanessa

Vanessa Report 14 Oct 2006 18:41

Sorry for the delay in replying. Someone came a calling!! Thank you Victoria and Paul. I will try those tips out and see what i can get. I have tried with a mag glass but still no joy. Thank you again. Vanessa

Patricia

Patricia Report 14 Oct 2006 19:19

Try scanning the document and enhancing via a photo software package, this way the origninal does not get damaged anymore, if you dont have this pm me and i will see what i can do to help you

Vanessa

Vanessa Report 14 Oct 2006 23:32

Thank you Patricia. Sorry for the delay in replying but unexpected visitors. Have PMed you. I don`t know if you will have any joy with the copy i have done but you never know. Vanessa