Based on its size and composition, I confirmed that my picture was a tintype, a photographic technique that came into use in the mid-1850s and lasted until the turn of the century. But it does help me rule out a pairing of Michael and Timothy.
Knowing the type of photo can still leave a large time period, but if you know the subject of the photo, your genealogical research should be able to help you narrow that. I now turn to fashion to see if what these men are wearing can help me narrow the date range of the photo.
For men, look at vests, neckties, the fit of a jacket (loose or fitted) and how it is buttoned.
Next: How to identify different types of photographs.
Two young men stare out at me from a small old photograph. A variety of websites offer tips and tools, and they have the great advantage of being able to provide visual aids.
On the back, in my grandmother's handwriting, is written "Grandpa King's brothers." At least I've got some information to work with, but I'm eager to learn more: When was the picture taken? Which two of my great-grandfather's brothers are these? Type of photograph To learn more about my mystery photo, I checked examples of photos in the collections of Andrew J. Both websites detail the history of photography, including samples of various types of photography, such as daguerreotype, cabinet card and tintype.
I think many of us learned an awful lot from the previous post Jan and it was respectfully treated by everyone.
They certainly made me look twice at a couple of photos I had, but I'm fairly sure that they don't fall into this category. Close examination of sleeves and collars can provide valuable information.Other things to look for on women are the presence and size of a bustle and the fullness of the skirt.I can understand you not mentioning it initially so as not to influence people's thoughts, as this can happen. I do think it is a beautiful and tender moment captured in time, and quite tastefully done. I would have loved it to be named in order that the child could take it's rightful place in someone's family tree Carol CAPES Hull. It is similar to when requesting an interpretation of a word - if you suggest what you think it might be, then others tend to see the same rather than looking at it blind, so it's a good idea from that point of view, but not because mentioning PM photos on your previous thread caused a bit of a stir. Stroman Auto Signed Photo Cdv Union First Sergeant/adjutant Civil War Soldier Cdv - Ohio Andersonville Prison Casualty - Sixth Corps President Abraham Lincoln Gem Tintype-(o-69) Jewelry Advertisement-boston 1863 !