Dear List I've been given a photo of relative John Shugg which I think will be between about 1855 - 1875. He settled in Maryborough, Victoria with his wife Barbara Ann (nee Hunt) in early 1855. The photo was taken at Burman's Portrait Parlour, Chapel St, Windsor, in Melbourne. I would like to get a better idea of the time frame of the image. Can anyone suggest how I can identify the time frame by the clothing he is wearing? Or does anyone know of a genealogy service that would do this, or an historical costume specialist? Any ideas would be welcome. Kind regards, Rowena

----- Original Message ----- From: "Rowena Gough" <rfgough@optusnet.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 3:42 PM Subject: Photo and Clothing Identity > Dear List > > I've been given a photo of relative John Shugg which I think will be > between > about 1855 - 1875. He settled in Maryborough, Victoria with his wife > Barbara > Ann (nee Hunt) in early 1855. > > The photo was taken at Burman's Portrait Parlour, Chapel St, Windsor, in > Melbourne. > > I would like to get a better idea of the time frame of the image. Hi Rowena There's a book in many libraries published sometime ago called ' The Mechanical Eye' . This is a specialised directory of photographers. You might also be able to narrow down a time frame via VIC Post Office Directories . I only have NSW ones at home Bye MargM Beautiful NSW Central Coast

Hi Rowena, Go to the Rootschat site (just google it). On the first page a list of headings includes one something like "restore and date old photos". Read the rules in the first few messages, then upload your photo. Knowledgeable people will comment on age, fashion, possble time frame etc and, if you request it, volunteers will restore your photo, removing tears, blobs, cracks etcc. - all for free. This is a wonderful site where I have had many photgos rescued and queries answered. Marie