Hi Ian, Sorry, I can't help much with the photo other than to recommend a book "Dating Family Photos 1850-1920" by Lenore Frost. I don't have it myself, but my sister does and says it's quite helpful. BTW, I have some Donaldson's in my tree. They originate in Tasmania- John Henry Donaldson b. abt. 1821 Scotland and Mary Beach. They had 13 children. Is this familiar ? Cheers, Liz ----- Original Message ----- From: "IAN DONALDSON" <allsure@bigpond.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 8:35 PM Subject: [GEELONG] Dating of photos. > G'day > > > I have just recently acquired a copy of a photo of a woman that I would like to call my g.g.grandmother! > > However (as usual) there is nothing on the picture to indicate just who is in the photo, but it has on it Wilmot & Key, Geelong Portrait Gallery, 31 Malop Street Geelong. > > The woman depicted is wearing what I would call a "bustle" style dress, with a rather ornate hat or perhaps a bonnet. > > Could anyone give me some ideas as to when that studio was in business, and what time period would a 'bustle" dress be worn. > I'm sorry about the description, but ladies fashion is not my strong point! I could forward on a copy of the picture I anyone thought that it would help give me some clues. > > Thanks in advance. > > Rgards > > Ian Donaldson > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Geelong & District and Bellarine Indexes : > http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/gdbksrc1.asp > http://www.zades.com.au/bellhs/bpnmsrc1.asp >