Help dating photo.

Keatley · Post by **Keatley** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:47 am

Hi ,
I am hoping somebody could help me with dating this photo.
Received a box of photos from my cousin and trying to name & date them is so frustrating(nothing wrote on the back!)
I know there are plenty of experts on this forum.
Thanks

http://talkingscot.com/gallery/displayi ... ?pos=-1574

Currie · Post by **Currie** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:25 pm

Hello Keatley,

I’ll have a go before the experts get a chance.

The furniture’s no help as it could be a 50 year old studio prop.

The Gent has rounded points on his collar, wide tie, a three piece single breasted suit with two buttons on the coat. He has a WW1 to 1920s look about him but his gear could fit into 1930s even maybe. If it was WW1 he’d possibly more likely to be in a uniform.

The top half of the Lady with the V neckline would possibly fit well into a similar time period. Her bottom half however has a very long skirt, maybe it’s around ankle length when she’s standing and a pair of very distinctive high buttoned boots. They tend to look a bit pre WW1 but the rest of the scene doesn’t.

I think I would go for just after WW1, maybe 1919-25 when fashions were changing to a much more casual type. But that’s a guess and I’d definitely get a second opinion.

Alan

Post by **Liz Turner** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:33 pm

Have to say I'd agree with a general time of around the end of WW1 to the mid 1920s. The lady's skirt, while long, I don't think is floor length, and the man's outfit seems a bit informal to be pre-war. But then, I'm no expert! Hopefully one will be along soon.

Liz

Post by **AnneM** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:18 pm

I'm not an expert either but my own lookings up of these things would also lead me to look at just post WW1.

Anne