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Re: Help with dating
Vivien--
Judging
by the man's clothing, 1850 IS too early for the photo. The jacket and the vest
suggest the early 20th century, although the trousers lacking a crease down the
front would indicate very early. I think the fashion for creasing pants was
popularized by Edward VII, although I don't know if it was before or after he
took the throne.
The
haircut also rules out 1850's.
Kim
textile
historian
I wonder if anyone could
help date the attached image, brought in to us by a member of the public.
It appears to be worked in ink wash on a sized plain weave silk. Size approx
450mm high The owners thought it might date from 1850, but that seems
unlikely. I understand "crayon portraits" were worked over lightly printed
photographic images from 1860s to 1900s but wonder if this is later than that.
There is a possibility it could have been done in India.
It would also be
interesting to know how often images created like this are
encountered.
Thanks
Vivien
Chapman
Vivien Chapman
Head of Object Conservation
National Museums Liverpool
0151 478
4841
vivien.chapman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Vivien
Chapman
Head of Objects
Conservation
National Museums
Liverpool
Tel: 0151 478
4841
Fax: 0151 478
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