Ann Jane Lowcock b 1852

[Iria]

Hi
This is a Photograph/Scan of my 2nd Great Grandmother Ann Jane Lowcock b 1852 Bootle Lancashire
I was Wondering if someone could give me a approx age on how old she is in the Photograph
Regards
Iria

[Neale1961]

She is very small comparing her size to the chair. But despite her small stature she has her hair in a “grown up” style. My GUESS is she is in her late teens, so photo would be about 1870.
I will be interested to see what others think, and especially what the photo daters say.
 Added - also dress is not full length, so perhaps she is not yet of “full age”.

[Iria]

Thankyou Neale for your dating .. small stature must run in the Family as am only 5 foot and my mum was around the same height .. i thought it maybe around 1870 but wasnt to sure
Regards
Iria

[Gadget]

Hello Iria

I'd date it a little earlier - mid-late 1860s. Is it possible to see the back and the whole card to see the corners, please?

Gadget

[McGroger]

I was thinking even early 1860s, and I think she is only about 10 years old. Girls were often dressed as miniatures of their mothers but with shorter skirts.
Peter

[Gadget]

The reason  I gave it the mid-60s-late date, Peter, was because she had her hair behind her ears. This began in the mid 1860s.

One of my books says that short crinolines were worn by girls - maybe with pantaloons.  I can't see her legs very clearly to see if she's showing her pantaloons 

PS - I'm puzzled by her hair style as it does look appropriate for a mid-late teen 

[Gadget]

This is dated 1864. Note the hair style and skirt length of the girl on the left

http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~victorianphotographs/history/list123/jone10f.jpg

Labelled 'The Misses Langley (Mrs Langleys three daughters)'

[Treetotal]

Hi Iria....lovely photo, I reached the same estimate as Gadget before I saw her response. Peter makes a valid point about young girls being dressed as mini adults. Her figure is immature so I would guess her to be around 13/14 years old.
Carol

[Iria]

Hello Iria

I'd date it a little earlier - mid-late 1860s. Is it possible to see the back and the whole card to see the corners, please?

Gadget

Hi Gadget
This is the only Image i have it was sent to me a Few years ago now as a E.mail thankyou for your date ..