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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Pete E on Thursday 24 April 14 13:24 BST (UK)
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I think the lady in this photograph may be my Great Aunt, Martha Mann 1903-1937. It is post card type, the photographer being Ed G Brewis 10-12 New Bridge St, Newcastle upon Tyne. I would be grateful for information on the uniform and any other help as I try to prove who the the sitter is. Many thanks
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Hopefully someone will come along with the info you are looking for.
In the meantime, here are a couple of pictures with the damage repaired.
Steve
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Alan
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I am no expert but the crosses on the lap and the arm look very much like the St John Ambulance cross.
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Great photo.
Is that a black arm band or part of the uniform?
Wonder if it is WW1 era? (though that probably doesn't tie in very well with someone b 1903 :))
Possibly some significance to the paper/letter on her lap.
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I would agree that the cross on the arm band and her lap match the St John's ambulance. If you go to their web site here >>https://www.sja.org.uk/sja/default.aspx (https://www.sja.org.uk/sja/default.aspx)<< you can see an example at the very top of the page.
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Also by the same photographer:
http://www.soldiersofthequeen.com/page3uu-TrooperNorthumberlandNewCastleYeomanry.html
Some information about him - seems like an interesting man:
http://heatonhistorygroup.org/tag/edward-g-brewis/
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Same nurses uniform here:
http://thegreatwarsocietyhospital.wordpress.com/
Carol
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Hi all, thanks for the repair work, thoughts and links. Some ideas to start working on, much appreciated. Cheers
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Same nurses uniform here:
http://thegreatwarsocietyhospital.wordpress.com/
Carol
Good find. So not a black armband but rather part of the uniform. :)