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Dating Old Photographs 1840-1950 by Robert Pols
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Dating Old Photographs 1840–1950 is a practical and insightful guide for family historians and photography enthusiasts seeking to identify and date old portrait photographs. Spanning over a century of photographic history, this book helps readers decode visual clues from:
- Photographic formats and materials
- Photographer identities and studio imprints
- Mounts, cases, and backdrops
- Clothing styles and accessories
- Studio props and composition techniques
Robert Pols explains how to combine these elements to narrow down the likely date a photograph was taken—often with surprising accuracy. The book also includes a discussion of online resources and is designed to help readers become more confident in interpreting the visual language of historical photography.
Ideal for genealogists, archivists, and collectors, this 96-page A5 guide is both accessible and richly informative.
ISBN : 9781906280543