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Title: A Springall Lady
Post by: GillianF on Sunday 21 February 21 14:31 GMT (UK)
Some years ago I was shown a handful of photos of my father-in-law's mother's family.  No-one knew who the people were but I would like to hazard a guess at the dates and have some of them restored.  I wasn't allowed to have the originals but managed to get some photos of the photos.  So, here is the first ...........

Any clues on a date for this lady?  I remember the original was mounted on stiff card which I think may have been a 'carte de visite' or 'cabinet card'. Can the white markings be removed please?

I'm now researching the Springall family and hoping that some clue on a date will help me identify this lady.
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: jim1 on Sunday 21 February 21 15:35 GMT (UK)
Edwardian & probably the 2nd. half.
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: John-76 on Sunday 21 February 21 15:44 GMT (UK)
Have no idea of the era, sorry.  I just removed a few of the bad spots.
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: japeflakes on Sunday 21 February 21 15:54 GMT (UK)
my try
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: GillianF on Sunday 21 February 21 17:40 GMT (UK)
Thank you re the date and to all those who cleaned the photo up.  Information and photo duly noted and archived.

I have a couple more if you can bear it!

Gillian
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 21 February 21 17:51 GMT (UK)
One from me  :)

Gadget

Gillian - it's best to put each one up as a separate thread. It can get muddled otherwise.  Look forward to seeing them   :)

(Add - below post -  it looks like LONDON W to me Japeflakes)
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: japeflakes on Sunday 21 February 21 18:04 GMT (UK)
Anyone notice this at the bottom>
https://www.photohistory-sussex.co.uk/USAStudiosHastings.htm
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: GillianF on Sunday 21 February 21 18:39 GMT (UK)
I will post the others as separate threads.  I have to do a little digging on the next one before I post.

I've just found a photo of the reverse of this lady if it helps/interests.


Gillian
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 21 February 21 18:42 GMT (UK)
It looks like she is wearing a Victorian double sided locket. I have one in rose gold, I may be wrong but it looks like it could be a photo of a baby, maybe for remembrance.
Carol
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: GillianF on Sunday 21 February 21 18:46 GMT (UK)
Well, I didn't spot the locket. The date and perhaps her having lost a child may help me identify her.  Thank you.
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 21 February 21 18:58 GMT (UK)
I did one too. Think you missed it Gillian  :)
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: jim1 on Sunday 21 February 21 19:05 GMT (UK)
I think I might be a year or two out according to this:
https://www.photohistory-sussex.co.uk/USAStudiosHastings.htm
Looks like 1912-15.
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: Treetotal on Sunday 21 February 21 22:14 GMT (UK)
One from me  :)

Gadget

Gillian - it's best to put each one up as a separate thread. It can get muddled otherwise.  Look forward to seeing them   :)

(Add - below post -  it looks like LONDON W to me Japeflakes)

Lovely piece of work Gadget, I notice that you have straightened the image too  8)

Carol
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: Gadget on Sunday 21 February 21 22:36 GMT (UK)
Thanks, Carol.  Wiggy and Tomkin will tell you that I'm fussy about straightening  ;D ;D

(Tomkin's even more fussy than me!)

I had a go enlarging the oval but can't make out enough to identify.
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: IBAGUE on Monday 22 February 21 06:20 GMT (UK)
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Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: GillianF on Monday 22 February 21 07:48 GMT (UK)
Many thanks for all your efforts restoring, straightening and dating this photo.  I have kept them all in a 'gallery' and will add the information gleaned to my family story.



Gillian
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: jim1 on Monday 22 February 21 11:03 GMT (UK)
It says London W. E. & Provinces.
Title: Re: A Springall Lady
Post by: Gadget on Monday 22 February 21 11:16 GMT (UK)
It says London W. E. & Provinces.

Nit sure  what you mean, Jim. Gillian has put up the back, which lists the outlets and, many posts ago, japeflakes put up a snip which had LONDON W on it.
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