Marshall School photo late 19th Century

[Treetotal]

...and the watch..

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/1916-new-york-times-finally-admitted-wrist-watch-here-stay/

Carol

[Mildred298]

Thanks for that both of you. So that dates the picture and also thanks for the pic restoration job.
Mildred

[Treetotal]

Both replies are from me. 
Carol

[RJ137]

Yes,big hats and studio photos. I have a few family photos taken in studios. Here's my other Nan and Great Aunt with big hats and another fashion of the day; the wrist strap and pocket watch! Any clues on date. I don't think they would have been able to afford those clothes and certainly not the watches, so I'm guessing studio props. Date: I think around 1916. What do you think?

Tried to clean the photo up a bit.

[Mildred298]

Thanks again to both Carol and TreeTotal. My photo edit software has been "updated" and no longer does such a good job of restoration. These two are much better.
Mildred
I've had good responses since joining this forum only a few weeks ago. Maybe I'll be able to help with my knowledge of London sometime.

[Treetotal]

The above restoration of your photo Mildred was carried out by RJ, Mildred, not me.
Carol Aka-Treetotal

[Mildred298]

Thanks RJ for the restoration. I'll get there in the end, Carol.

[Treetotal]

Thanks RJ for the restoration. I'll get there in the end, Carol.

We have all been there once 
Carol