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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Condition of p[atient in Infirmary
« on: Saturday 01 June 24 05:41 BST (UK) »
I guess you're right. (sigh) I should have thought of that. Thanks.
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I think you've been given great advice as the little girl's double width drop waist panel and the button leggings looks good for the era c.1915.Thanks. There seems to be a consensus from about 1911-1915.
Daniel ( who lived a century!) went to the United StatesThis was Daniel Stephen. Yes, he had a long and colourful life. I met him once, quite a while ago now, when he visited Australia. I wish I had the opportunity now to ask him some questions! At least 2 of that generation went to the US and at least one to Australia.
it also was not unheard of for much older men to marry younger womenYes, I had wondered that. I thought maybe there was some resemblance between woman and man, indicating he was her father, but I'm not much good that that and I may only be imagining it. I am hoping the age of the child will be the easiest basis fior identification. So far I haven't found a good choice, but I need to do some more searching in the wider family tree.
I am going for 1913-14 era.
Could the husband/father have enlisted and the photo is for him to take with him?That is a good thought. If he was about to go off to war, you'd think they'd take a photo of mother and child with him rather than with his/her father. But if he was already in France, perhaps this makes more sense?
I have some very similar in dress and hairstyles.That is helpful to know. It's all pointing to maybe 1911-1915, with the middle of the range perhaps more likely.
Is there a stamp box on the back?