LYON wedding 1898 Massachusetts, USA

[Gadget]

That is really good, Peter.

I started it last night but got side tracked by a TV programme. There's masses of damage on it that you've managed to clear which has resulted in as near to the original as might be achieved.

Really well done 

[McGroger]

Thanks, Gadget. It was a challenging one and quite hard on the eyes.
Peter

[Treetotal]

Great job Peter on a very dirty photo, it must have taken you ages. I have yet to tackle it 
Carol

[McGroger]

Thanks, Carol. I say six hours because I don't like to admit how long I really spend restoring.
Peter

[chlo]

I'm same McGroger my eyes are shot to the point after a few hours I have to wear glasses now!
and that makes it even worse.

[Treetotal]

Thanks, Carol. I say six hours because I don't like to admit how long I really spend restoring.
Peter

Same here, I have to keep taking regular breaks to give my eyes a rest...too many hours sat chasing pixels 

Carol

[Gadget]

Thanks, Carol. I say six hours because I don't like to admit how long I really spend restoring.
Peter

Same here, I have to keep taking regular breaks to give my eyes a rest...too many hours sat chasing pixels 

Carol

Snap.
 I really need a change of specs - I've changed from short to long sight in 18 months. My eyes get very sore and dry if I work on a restore for longer than 30 mins.

I need to go for a new test but not sure yet as optician is in the city centre.

[en2gen]

Yes, Great job Peter! As some of my favorite restorers have already commented you have done a fantastic job on a very challenging subject. How this photo got in such bad shape is a mystery but your dedication to cleaning it up is more than anyone can ask! Thank you, thank you, thank you! It was such a treat to wake up to this today (on the other side of the pond). It can now go into the family album as one of the earliest photos we have of this couple...and we can clearly see their faces and the family resemblance to the current generation! So....they live again!

Thanks to all you restorers who took the time to work on this challenge. I am very appreciative! Stay safe all of you!

Louise
California

[Gadget]

You stay safe too, Louise. i watch CNN quite often and hear the reports on the pandemic over there.

 

I don't think I'll be able to finish my version until the weekend and it won't be as good as Peter's but I'll try!