Keenan family photo please date

[ocian_c]

Hi everyone, Could you please help me with a rough date on this photo, there is discussion in my house and we can't decide if it is 1920s or 1940s.  I am sure someone could help.  The bride I believe is called Mary, and think the family lived in Philadelphia in America but can't be sure.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[maddys52]

I'm no expert, but doesn't look 1920s to me. The bride's style is nothing like that of my grandmother's wedding photos from 1927 - much more modern. And the woman in the background looks much later too. (In fact, the bridal party look like some I've seen even in the 1970s!, although the men would have longer hair  )

[LauraTucker]

I am also no expert when it comes to dating photos, but the ladies' hairstyles don't look particularly 1920s to me - a bit too permed perhaps? And from a quick look round online, the wedding dresses in the 1920s seemed to be a little shorter and a bit longer in the 1940s. I think the style of dress the men are in makes it more difficult to date, as they look very formal, particularly the man on the right. I'm interested to see what you find out!

[Treetotal]

Not 1920s...I would be surprised if it was 1940s too...This wouldn't look out of place in the 1960s.
Carol

[Handypandy]

This wouldn't look out of place in the 1960s.
Carol

I agree....the bride is in the style of Jackie Kennedy circa '62

[ocian_c]

Cheers for your help everyone

[tonepad]

The venetian blinds in the left hand corner house also suggest post 1940s.
Never been to Philadelphia myself, but the street scene could also be in the UK.

[cazza59]

I agree, definitely a lot later than you think.  It's late 50s, early 60s IMO.

Caz

[jim1]

My first thought was 50's. My second thought was also 50's.