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Title: Another Unknown Lady, a Date Please
Post by: jsimons on Sunday 13 August 17 16:44 BST (UK)
Hi all,

  Received a photo of an unknown Lady, possibly of Esther Thorne (nee Hunt, 1834 - 1897), or her daughter Elizabeth Simons (nee Thorne, 1871 - 1928).

  Which is the most likely scenario by the approximate date of the photo and her age?  :)

Thank you so much again,

J Simons
Title: Re: Another Unknown Lady, a Date Please
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 13 August 17 22:39 BST (UK)
I would guess at 1880s for this one so more likely to be Esther....it's a good idea to post the back if you have as it helps with Dating.
Carol
Title: Re: Another Unknown Lady, a Date Please
Post by: jsimons on Monday 14 August 17 03:38 BST (UK)
Thank you very much Carol, that really helps! :) unfortunately I am not in possession of the original at the moment, but I will inquire about the reverse of it!
Title: Re: Another Unknown Lady, a Date Please
Post by: jim1 on Monday 14 August 17 11:54 BST (UK)
I'm afraid the bodice is wrong for the 1880's. Not much to see but the front is loose fitting & the sleeves quite full putting it in the Edwardian Era. Realistically could be up to WW1.
Title: Re: Another Unknown Lady, a Date Please
Post by: jsimons on Monday 14 August 17 13:36 BST (UK)
Thank you Jim!  :)
Title: Re: Another Unknown Lady, a Date Please
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 14 August 17 13:49 BST (UK)
Quote from: jim1 on Monday 14 August 17 11:54 BST (UK)
I'm afraid the bodice is wrong for the 1880's. Not much to see but the front is loose fitting & the sleeves quite full putting it in the Edwardian Era. Realistically could be up to WW1.


I see it now...I got that seriously wrong then Jim...must try harder  ::)...in my defence, I didn't have my book to hand and I have just got back from the opticians  ;D ;D ;D

Carol aka...Jim's apprentice  ;D ;D