Kate Parle

[MaryA]

I've seen some fantastic restorations done on here and it gives me courage to ask whether anything can be done with my grandmother.  her photo I mean.  I believe it was taken in about 1892 in Wexford, a studio portrait but over the years the face has faded so much that it can't be seen.  It is one I scanned quite sometime ago, borrowed from a relative so I don't have the original at present, I can only hope it has enough resolution for you guys since I didn't know what I was doing at the time, although reading this messageboard I've since picked up some hints.

I've noticed that in the absence of a face some of you have tried to reconstruct one or use another so I have 2 more photographs which are the next oldest of her, unfortunately they would have been taken at least ten years later and probably more, in Liverpool, but nevertheless they might be useful.

The other thing is her dress looks to have a shine as if it was satin, so maybe it would look good coloured, what do you think? perhaps a burgundy? I always remember my nan wearing dark reds.

Here goes and I hope it's not too dreadful for you.  The next post will have the two more recent ones since it appears I can only upload 2 to a message.

Mary

[MaryA]

These are the more recent ones.

[bearkat]

This looks like a real challenge for someone

[Emjaybee]

Never could resist a bit of colour MaryA -  Ay, Mary?

[MaryA]

Wow that frock could hit you in the eye Meldrew!  Love the colour though, brill, thanks for giving it a go.  My poor nan's face, so scratched I wonder if somebody must have carried that photo in their wallet.

You've done an exceptionally nice job on the background, I like the way it graduates down, I don't mind missing the damaged bits.

Mary

[Emjaybee]

Nice frock what about the face -does it look anything like she should?

[Emjaybee]

Never let it be said I'd part a lady from her background

[MaryA]

Not a bit 

I wonder if the picture on my website is clearer? but she's older again

marya.rootschat.net  blast! I forgot the http bit, click on my little world and it'll get you there 

Mary

[MaryA]

Awwwwww I LIKED that other background!  At least now I have both

Mary