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Dating of factory workforce in Galshiels, Scottish Borders
« on: Sunday 19 November 17 15:39 GMT (UK) »
Hi
I would be grateful for a date estimate of this image.  It shows the workers of Robert Burns and Sons whose work mainly involved the manufacture of machines for the textile mills in Galashiels. The photo may have been taken prior to a town parade. The men are all very well dressed, the horse and cart are decorated and there are possibly model boats on display in the cart.
The image must pre-date October 1902 when the gentleman who is arrowed died.
I wonder if the August 1902 town parade to celebrate the coronation of Edward VII is a possibility.
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Re: Dating of factory workforce in Galshiels, Scottish Borders
« Reply #1 on: Monday 20 November 17 16:52 GMT (UK) »
I would say 1902 would be a good call for this one but Jim will have a better idea.
Carol
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Re: Dating of factory workforce in Galshiels, Scottish Borders
« Reply #2 on: Monday 20 November 17 18:08 GMT (UK) »
Well at least  I did respond  ???
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Re: Dating of factory workforce in Galshiels, Scottish Borders
« Reply #3 on: Monday 20 November 17 19:23 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks, Carol......You think 1902 is about right.....but I don't quite understand your 2nd response.    Malcolm 
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Re: Dating of factory workforce in Galshiels, Scottish Borders
« Reply #4 on: Monday 20 November 17 19:26 GMT (UK) »
Apologies Malcom....wrong post  :-[
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Re: Dating of factory workforce in Galshiels, Scottish Borders
« Reply #5 on: Monday 20 November 17 21:31 GMT (UK) »
I would think you are right with 1902 too, it looks about right for that date.
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Re: Dating of factory workforce in Galshiels, Scottish Borders
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday 21 November 17 00:28 GMT (UK) »
Are some of the men wearing buttonholes? (I think some have handkerchiefs in their breast pocket?)

If you believe this gathering may be preparing for a street parade to celebrate the Coronation, perhaps checking photos taken on the day to see if other men are wearing similar buttonholes may give you an indication.

It could be anything really ... perhaps the opening of something work related like a new mill? It doesn't look like much of a celebration - they don't look too happy. ;)

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Re: Dating of factory workforce in Galshiels, Scottish Borders
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday 21 November 17 08:36 GMT (UK) »
Many thanks, Ruskie and Pat.  Wouldn't the necessary long exposure be the reason for the lack of smiling?
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Re: Dating of factory workforce in Galshiels, Scottish Borders
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday 21 November 17 09:38 GMT (UK) »
Hi, Malcolm,
I hope you don't mind; I know you didn't ask for a restore, but it kept me out of the pubs for a while. ;D It was a pretty good photo to start with, I mainly just removed a lot of the age spots to make the faces a little clearer.
Cheers, Peter.
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