Margaret WARRE for restoration and dating

[Treetotal]

I agree with Gadget, the ears are a giveaway.
Lovely job Peter. I can't do this one until later as I am expecting company.
Carol

[jmagarac]

Very nice Peter. Again... you seem to have captured the true composition!

[jmagarac]

Hi again S_L

A lovely image 

I'd say it might be earlier than 1860s and maybe late 1850s - definitely before 1865 (ears are nor really showing!). Have a look at some early images here:

https://jayneshrimpton.co.uk/blog/how-to-date-old-photographs-from-fashion-part-1-victorian-studio-photographs/

Especially this one  https://jayneshrimpton.co.uk/content/images/2020/10/5.-Mid-late-1850s.jpg

You have  good restore already and I'm waiting for my new specs so a restore from me might be a while in the making!

Gadget

That is a very cool Fashion Trend Guide For dating Studio Photography!

[japeflakes]

I like that Japeflakes. Already brings out the romance of the time period of this piece. Very nice.

Thank you :-)

[jmagarac]

I started down the wrong path on this one - I think, and never seemed to get back on track. I am not happy with it... but I'll post it as my go...

[McGroger]

Thanks for the lovely feedback, S_L, Carol and jmagarac.
And that’s a beautiful version, jmagarac!
Peter

[still_looking]

Hi again S_L

A lovely image 

I'd say it might be earlier than 1860s and maybe late 1850s - definitely before 1865 (ears are nor really showing!). Have a look at some early images here:

https://jayneshrimpton.co.uk/blog/how-to-date-old-photographs-from-fashion-part-1-victorian-studio-photographs/

Especially this one  https://jayneshrimpton.co.uk/content/images/2020/10/5.-Mid-late-1850s.jpg

You have  good restore already and I'm waiting for my new specs so a restore from me might be a while in the making!

Gadget

Hi Gadget,

I had thought earlier than the 1860s was possible, thanks for the links. I hope your new glasses are a success.

S_L

[still_looking]

Great job jmagarac! Thank you for taking the time to do it, I can't imagine its a quick process.

S_L

[jim1]

Agree with Gadget early 1860's at the latest but could be as early
as mid 50's.
The one thing I do notice is that her wedding ring is actually on her right hand
as ambrotypes are in reverse ie. a mirror image.
I have seen it very rarely where the woman has put her wedding ring on her
right hand as it looks like it's on left for the purposes of the photo.

but I'll post it as my go

Looks excellent to me.