Trying to find James Margetts - Jam Maker in Hackney

[RGB]

Sorry all. Not sure this photo came out very well but I believe clicking on the paper clip below the photo allows you to see the entire image. Apologies,

[jim1]

Resized.
I would suggest 1860's-70's.
We would need the benefit of the cardstock to be more precise.

[RGB]

Thanks Jim. I have asked my relation to send the other side of the photo and will post this when I receive it. Any idea on the photographer - could it be the oil and colour gentlemen mentioned in this line of despatches.
Many thanks
Roger

[jim1]

Could have been any local photographer.

[bobfilm]

Thanks Roger
Joseph William Margetts had a studio at 404 Kingsland Road, Hackney from abt 1866 until abt 1871.
Regards
Bobfilm

[RGB]

thank you so much Bob

[IgorStrav]

Absolutely no insult intended, but this lady looks like an alternative version of Whistler's Mother.

[RGB]

No insult taken at all. The Lady looks frail, although probably wasn't, and her outfit looks heavier than she does. I would love to know how she is related and it is amongst the Grimwood collection I am told.

Joseph Grimwood (4th May 1831 to 11th October 1892) after a career in the army (China, Crimea) joined the Suffolk Police and ultimately became an Inspector. He is my 2nd great grandfather.

Noting the photograher is in London, Hoxton I think, why would the Lady have a picture taken by Margetts in Kingsland Road if like many Grimwoods at that time lived in Suffolk. Maybe she lived there.....oh to have a time machine.

With thanks
Roger

[SallyC1960]

Hi. I’m writing a novel set in Dalston in 1969 and came across your question whilst researching a factory in the area. Margetts Jam factory is actually mentioned in the story. The factory itself was behind a row of houses on the corner or Dalston Lane and Wayland Avenue, opposite The Samuel Lewis Trust Dwellings (where I lived as a child) That was/is known as Margetts Corner.  I went to Amhurst Road junior school, behind the factory, close to Hackney Downs Station and at playtimes, clearly remember the smell of Jam being made. I believe the factory was accessed from Wayland avenue. Hope this helps, even if it is a bit belated.