LYON wedding 1898 Massachusetts, USA

[en2gen]

Thank you Gadget. Luckily we live in a smaller community so not as bad as some of the urban areas. But I have a NOW 6 month old first grandchild I have not been able to hold yet. That creates great sadness.

I am leaving the post open through the weekend just in case you and others have been working on it.

Louise

[Treetotal]

It took a while but here is my interpretation, a hand restore with a little artistic license used   
Carol

[Treetotal]

And alternative choice if you prefer.
Carol

[Gadget]

I'v just finished  - here's mine

[Treetotal]

You look like you have spent as many hours on this as I have G....I nearly gave up, I am waiting for an appointment for new glasses that I have needed since last year, now I have posted it I can see that there is room for improvement 
Carol

[Gadget]

I gave up at one stage but decided that I'd keep going. I lost one big file as well. Too much CNN as well as the little laptop. I'm on the Mac at the moment - it's still snowing!

Here's a sepia one. I had to compress to get it under 500kb.

[en2gen]

Oh goodness, you two ladies never fail to impress! What lovely interpretations!!

Thanks to all of the restorers who took on this challenging assignment! People are "wowed" when I show them what you have done. The personal time you dedicate to bringing our cherished memories to life shows your dedication to your "craft" and selflessness in helping others. So much appreciated!

Stay safe everyone!
Louise, California

[Treetotal]

A lovely response like this is always much appreciated Louise. The pleasure was all mine as I knew how much it meant to you 
Stay Safe.
Keep Calm and Keep your Distance 
Carol

[Gadget]

Agree with Carol. It is really good to be appreciated 

I really like the pics that you put up, Louise. I have so few really old ones of my ancestors..