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It's quite possible to restore this image to almost pristine condition, however, not with the quality of the posted image. In order to restore the image, a color scan (which it is), at no less than 300dpi is required- with no image compression (totally destroys pixels). 

Also, an image with this sort of damage can benefit from an additional scan. If I were restoring this image, I would scan the image and save the file, then rotate the image in the scanner, 180 degrees (looking at the image upside down), and scan again. Save that file. Both images would be placed together in a single file, lined up, and blended together (as light from the scanner passes over, and highlights the damaged areas, changing the direction of the light on the image changes how the damage is captured). Often, that process can minimize, and sometimes eliminate the cracks, which obliterate some portions of the face. This extra little bit of prep work can greatly reduce the amount of work needed, thus keeping the photographic qualities of the image.  Perhaps you could try my suggestions, or instead, post the two scans.

Thanks Betty!
I've sent you a personal message with a link where you can download the larger size (it's located on a private section of my website).

I didn't make any other changes, other than the coloring. I could be wrong, but it appears that someone has already done a bit of touch-up on the image?

I couldn't make out a wedding band on her husband. The image also appears to be heavily compressed, which has a tendency to make the image blocky looking and lose detail. On close inspection, blocks are all I can see on his hand.

Glad you liked it.
Vikki

Colored per your specs...
Vikki

Thank you for the nice comments!
I know it's been a while since I've posted...I recently made a big move and now that I'm getting settled perhaps I'll be able to post more frequently.

My favorite "type" of photos are the lovely portraits.