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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs => Topic started by: Tickettyboo on Wednesday 19 May 21 14:40 BST (UK)
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I've been sent this by a contact who is not yet sure who the couple are, but is making enquiries amongst family members. She thinks it was probably taken in the North East area and as the man in in uniform its possibly c WW2-ish.
I'd been telling her about the skills of folk in here and we wondered if anyone can improve it to remove the green cast.
- we did wonder if it was taken by an ex-girl/boyfriend who was peeved that their ex was marrying someone else:-)
Thanks
Boo
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A try from me, regards, John.
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Many thanks for both of those japeflakes, a great improvement :-)
Boo
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A try from me, regards, John.
another great improvement, thank you John :-)
Boo
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The groom looks newly enlisted, there are no signs of any rank. From sloppy stance he doesn’t appear to have had much experience of drill on the parade ground. :)
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The groom looks newly enlisted, there are no signs of any rank. From sloppy stance he doesn’t appear to have had much experience of drill on the parade ground. :)
aww give the man a break, he just got married :-)
Boo
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One from me...
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One from me...
thank you Handypandy :-)
Still fascinates me that though all the restores are great, they each are individual.
Not sure if its techniques used or just a personal 'touch' by the restorer but its lovely to see and very interesting.
looks like it was quite windy that day, can't decide if she's clinging onto him in case he changes his mind or to stop herself blowing away :-)
Boo
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I'm inclined to think it maybe later than WW2, my reason is the uniform is more in keeping with national service mentality, everything had to be just so, like creases in the trousers, shinny boots etc, its possible the man made a special effort for his wedding but in war time ? The brides wedding dress seems more later as materials were more utility in the war !! but again it could have been a pass down the family in war time like a mothers/grans wedding dress. 1948-1953 would be my guess ?.
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I'm inclined to think it maybe later than WW2, my reason is the uniform is more in keeping with national service mentality, everything had to be just so, like creases in the trousers, shinny boots etc, its possible the man made a special effort for his wedding but in war time ? The brides wedding dress seems more later as materials were more utility in the war !! but again it could have been a pass down the family in war time like a mothers/grans wedding dress. 1948-1953 would be my guess ?.
Thank you for looking dobfarm.
That makes sense, will pass that info along, I'm sure it will help.
Boo
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I do hope you find out who these people are, it would be nice to give them a name. Thr groom is wearing the 1940 style austerity uniform, which was worn for many years. The uniform blouse had flat pockets, exposed buttons and the turn back to the collar was a different material.. It had an attached belt with a buckle, but when in parade mode, as we see it, a webbing belt was added. In 1949 the collar was widened and all troops now wore a collared shirt and tie as the groom is wearing. I think this makes the wedding afer 1949, so hope this helps.
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I do hope you find out who these people are, it would be nice to give them a name. Thr groom is wearing the 1940 style austerity uniform, which was worn for many years. The uniform blouse had flat pockets, exposed buttons and the turn back to the collar was a different material.. It had an attached belt with a buckle, but when in parade mode, as we see it, a webbing belt was added. In 1949 the collar was widened and all troops now wore a collared shirt and tie as the groom is wearing. I think this makes the wedding afer 1949, so hope this helps.
Thanks Trish, for the restore and the info - have noted that.
(each time I come in here the list of stuff I know nowt about seems to get longer!)
If they do find out who the folk are I'll update, but the search has been consigned to the back burner as her other half has had a heart attack and is really very ill. Caring for the living takes precedence at the mo.
Boo
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Just one last thing ! By the pictures none descript (Not a nice church scene and not much time spent on picking the poor location for the picture of the couple ?? ) setting, Register office springs to mind and could help reducing the search to just register office weddings.
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Just one last thing ! By the pictures none descript (Not a nice church scene and not much time spent on picking the poor location for the picture of the couple ?? ) setting, Register office springs to mind and could help reducing the search to just register office weddings.
Thanks again dobfarm, looking at it I get the feeling it wasn't an 'official' photo but perhaps taken by a guest, but have noted your post as something to bear in mind.
Boo