Dating Photos
There are a lot of tactics to help you date your undated photographs. Ask questions, like:
- What type of photograph is it?
- Who took it?
- Can you date any of the fashions, items, or architecture depicted?
Resources to consult:
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Your Family Photographs - explains different photographic processes
- Vintage Photograph formats
- Vermont Landscape Change Program resources
- Fashion Era website
- Vintage Victorian Fashion Reference Library
- Corsets and Crinolines fashion examples 1839-1910
- Solemates Shoe styles from the 20th century
- Remarkable Cars provides images of makes by year
- Photodetective Blog
- And don't forget a Google Image search!
- Cyndi's List Guide
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