“Dating Old Photographs 1840-1920”

Many of you may have inherited an “archive” of family photographs, some of which are unnamed.

Using your skills as an historian, a bit of effort and some luck, you can put a time period to the photo and hopefully a name to a face. Knowing when and where a photo was taken, together with the details of the image itself, you can guess who it could be and sometimes confirm who it is NOT!

There are many clues which, when all taken together, can give you a fairly accurate result. The physical evidence: the photographic process and format, the image, composition, studio settings and style, fashion and costume, and the reverse of the photograph.

A “Dating Worksheet” will be provided to assist your research, with recommendations on home conservation and storage, and a book and website reference list.

If you are a member of the Exeter Local History Society, tickets are free for you - please select a £0 ticket when registering for the event. If you are not a member of the Society, there is a small (£5) entry fee. If you would like to attend as a non-member, please select a non-member ticket when registering.

More information about the Society and its events can be found on the Society's website at www.exeterlocalhistorysociety.co.uk.

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