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One for the costume/uniform gallery after a clean-up please

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  • One for the costume/uniform gallery after a clean-up please

    This is my Grandad again, probably about 1901. He was born in 1887, so would be about 13, I guess. On the 1901 census he was a 'Messenger for a firm of Law Stationers', so I'm thinking this might be his uniform - unless anyone can advise me differently? There are a few scratches on it, and I'd be very grateful if someone could give it a clean please (in sepia) - then perhaps it might be a suitable candidates for one of the FTF galleries :smilee:
    Joy

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    Joy, it looks more like the pill box and belt of the BB to me.

    don

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    • #3
      Here you are Joy..........

      Jen
      Avatar: One of my paintings.

      Researching: Brandon.London/M/cr. Tyson.France/Mcr.

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      • #4
        Wow Jen, that's brilliant! Thank you so much! :smilee:

        Don, thanks for the advice - I take it that BB is Boys Brigade? I don't know if he was in the Boys Brigade, but he came from a very staunch Methodist family - and didn't the BB have a religious slant to it? I've had a very quick look at BB uniforms for that period, and it does look remarkably like it. Thanks very much. :smilee:
        Joy

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        • #5
          sorry Joy I should have said Boys Brigade in my original post. As a point of interest the photographer, Robert Armitage, was trading from 112 between the years of 1896 to 1907.

          don

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          • #6
            Thanks again Don. That fits in nicely with my estimate of the date the photo was taken. :smilee:
            Joy

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            • #7
              Here are some more ...



              One done in greyscale so you can compare.

              It looks like the background/painting he's stood infront of portrays him walking along a forest path.

              Joy017.jpg Joy018.jpg Joy019.jpg Joy021.jpg Joy022.jpg
              Last edited by Guest; 16-09-09, 04:06.

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              • #8
                That's wonderful John, how you've brought out the background........if only my eyes didn't let me down so much. I think they look so good.

                See you got a raggedy edged one, don't you think they add age and authenticity to the image?
                Jen
                Avatar: One of my paintings.

                Researching: Brandon.London/M/cr. Tyson.France/Mcr.

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                • #9
                  I think it's been a mixture of luck, struggling and getting in a bit more practice with Joy's pictures Jen. Believe me, I have made attempts on others and failed quite miserably. The borders do add a bit more character I think. I do have quite a few frames to choose from but still really want that crinkly one of yours. :Big Grin:

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                  • #10
                    It's on the elements 7 program John, what do you use?
                    Jen
                    Avatar: One of my paintings.

                    Researching: Brandon.London/M/cr. Tyson.France/Mcr.

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                    • #11
                      Paint Shop. Don't think I will be buying another package for a while though.

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                      • #12
                        My one

                        Niksmum

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                        • #13
                          I would never have been able to tell by looking at the original that Grandad was walking along a forest path! They are amazing - thank you very much indeed. :smilee:
                          Joy

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                          • #14
                            Are there anymore photos that you'd like us to have a go at Joy? Obviously no guarantees as to the outcome. :Big Grin:

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                            • #15
                              I do have more - I am very lucky to have inherited a veritable wealth of old photos, and I am so grateful to all you wonderful restorers for all your help. :smilee: I have just posted another one.
                              Joy

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