Date woman & child CdV, Gibson of Hexham

[JenB]

Am I right in thinking that this one is early-mid 1860's?

The woman is possibly holding a photograph - what do you think?

Thanks for any help you can give.

(No restoration needed  )

[Treetotal]

This looks to be 1870s as that is when the Oval mount became popular although the dress style appears to be 1860s. My first impression was that of a lock of hair but it could be a photo. Great image, although there is a sadness about the lady.
Carol

[Gadget]

Same back on this thread:

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=756154.0

and here

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=756204.0

Jim dated mid 60s - ish.

Add - I seem to remember various discussions about Gibson and curved edges 

[JenB]

Add - I seem to remember various discussions about Gibson and curved edges 

Yes, I have several Gibson CdV's with rounded corners, all dated mid to late 1860's.

Same back on this thread:

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=756154.0

and here

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=756204.0

Jim dated mid 60s - ish.

I checked the other CdV's I've got which are on this cardstock and they've all been dated (here on RC) as mid-late 1860's 

Confusing 

 

[Gadget]

I've had another look at a Shrimpton book, which does have one oval/circle as an example, and go with mid-late 1860s. Gibson was an experimenter.

PS - I can't work out whether the lady's ears are showing or not. If not, then it's before mid 60s.

[JenB]

PS - I can't work out whether the lady's ears are showing or not. If not, then it's before mid 60s.

Half and half 

[Gadget]

Second down, right hs

http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~victorianphotographs/history/date/a1863.htm

very similar clothing

[Treetotal]

Yes I see her ears are partly on view Gadget. I remember being caught out before by considering the rounded corners and popular oval mount, If I remember correctly, Jim suggested that the photographer possibly made his own cards stock. I must admit, there was an element of doubt in my guesstimate.
Carol

[JenB]

Thanks both of you for looking at this