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Offline JuliaVernon

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Sheffield choirboy?
« on: Thursday 14 September 23 20:19 BST (UK) »
Can anyone shed any light on the garment this young man is wearing, and the possible date it might be? I'm hoping that may give a clue as to his link with my family (the only branch in Sheffield is the Andrew line)
Many thanks, Julia

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Re: Sheffield choirboy?
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 21 September 23 22:23 BST (UK) »
Just bringing this one up the board; almost dropped out of sight.
Peter
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Re: Sheffield choirboy?
« Reply #2 on: Friday 22 September 23 01:24 BST (UK) »
The photographer George Dear was at 4 Hereford St Sheffield, from about 1889-1893.
The portrait looks like at young man - late teens / early 20s.
Not sure it has anything to do with choirs.
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Re: Sheffield choirboy?
« Reply #3 on: Friday 22 September 23 10:20 BST (UK) »
Brilliant dating info, Neale1961, thank you. I'm not sure about the choirboy link either, but not an everyday outfit, I think.

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Re: Sheffield choirboy?
« Reply #4 on: Friday 22 September 23 10:22 BST (UK) »
Thank you for 'resurfacing' my post, Peter  :)

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Re: Sheffield choirboy?
« Reply #5 on: Friday 22 September 23 11:04 BST (UK) »
Looks can be deceiving.... how sure are we that its a boy? The 'brooch' looks quite feminine.

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Re: Sheffield choirboy?
« Reply #6 on: Friday 22 September 23 12:11 BST (UK) »
Looks like a Male photo to me, could be an altar boy?, regards, John.

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Re: Sheffield choirboy?
« Reply #7 on: Friday 22 September 23 12:13 BST (UK) »
Just so easier to see:

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Re: Sheffield choirboy?
« Reply #8 on: Friday 22 September 23 12:26 BST (UK) »
Looks like a male to me too but just a thought.
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