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Would appreciate your help dating this photo of a man from Illinois
« on: Tuesday 13 September 22 20:43 BST (UK) »
This came from a box of tintypes from a relative who has since passed away. The people I have identified have all been from central Illinois. Any help (date of photo, his age) would be appreciated.

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Re: Would appreciate your help dating this photo of a man from Illinois
« Reply #1 on: Monday 19 September 22 22:36 BST (UK) »
I believe this to be an 1860s and he looks to be in his 50s.
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Re: Would appreciate your help dating this photo of a man from Illinois
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 20 September 22 07:56 BST (UK) »
I also believe the image to date from the 1860s, but would estimate the man to be in his 40s.
I would also like to point out the photo above is a reverse (back to front) image. All the buttons on his clothing are on the left, when they should be on the right.
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Re: Would appreciate your help dating this photo of a man from Illinois
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 22 September 22 08:11 BST (UK) »
Corrected image.
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