very old photo among family photos could be a great great grandfather Smith

[ryan37]

hi folks this photo stands out to me and maybe il never ever know his name I presume he could be one of the smith farmers is there anyone out there that can improve this old photo


wish I knew more about it but maybe someone can help with a date


any help given is greatly appreciated

ryan

[ryan37]

just wondered if I have scanned or done something wrong with this photo?

any advice is welcome

ryan

[Gadget]

Hi Ryan

There's nothing wrong with the file. It could be that yours got lost in the postings. I must admit that I'd missed it until I saw your second post.

It's badly damaged so could take restorers a good while to repair.

Gadget

[Handypandy]

I'm just kicking it off with a tweak to the contrast and minimal stuff. I don't feel as though it should be 'sanitized' too much, given the trade.

edit to add: Now I've seen it on the page.... I may have to spend a bit more time

[loord74]

In photo background , it looks like a circus board, seal carries a ball

[ryan37]

thanks for the great work could this be the same man?

[Handypandy]

Looks like a match to me....

[Gadget]

A quick one on my laptop - got to go make pancakes - woman's work and all that
 (I don't even like them    )

PS - it could be - very similar nose

[Trishanne]

One from me
Pat