Dating edwardian photographs

How to date Victorian and Edwardian photographs?

Family photographs quickly became an important part of Victorian life; a tool for creating memories, legacies and identities. All of these photographs come from the National Trust which looks after collections across its properties and provide a good example of how to date Victorian and Edwardian photographs.

How can you determine the date of a Victorian family photo?

But just as you can decipher the dates of Victorian family photos by photo type, women’s clothing styles and hairstyles, you can also do so by using fashion hints found in men’s clothing from the Victorian era.

Who was the photographer of this 1902 photograph of Edward VII?

This image of a school group at Everington Street School, Fulham, celebrates the coronation of Edward VII on 9 August 1902. This detailed border would have been provided by the photography studio, emphasising the photograph’s commemorative purpose and presenting it as a souvenir. The photographer is William Henry Mann of Fulham.

How do you date photographs?

The most effective way to date photographs is to combine historical analysis with knowledge of different photography techniques and materials through time.

How can you determine the date of a Victorian family photo?

But just as you can decipher the dates of Victorian family photos by photo type, women’s clothing styles and hairstyles, you can also do so by using fashion hints found in men’s clothing from the Victorian era.

How can I tell when a Victorian studio portrait was taken?

Nearly all Victorian studio portraits include details about the name of the studio and its business address on the cards on which they are mounted. From this information it is usually possible to use local trade directories to date when the photograph was taken—sometimes, if you are lucky, to within a comparatively short time span.

Are there any studio day books or records for Victorian family photographs?

Without a doubt, the question I am most frequently asked about Victorian family photographs is: ‘Are there any studio day books or records in existence that would help me date my photographs and identify the sitters?’ Unfortunately, it is very rare for the negatives and business records of local photographic studios to have survived.

Why was Victorian photography so important?

As Victorian photography developed, so did its role in society and culture. Family photographs quickly became an important part of Victorian life; a tool for creating memories, legacies and identities.

How can I Date my old photos?

It’s very important to understand the history of photography if you want to date your old photos. For example, if you find a photo of your family in a post-card format, you can easily rule out the moments occurring before 1902. Using such distinct features to your advantage can quickly help you narrow down a timeline.

Is the date on a photo correct?

Even though practically all digital photos contain the correct photo date inside the image file, due to social media platforms, photo timestamp is many times altered. As long as you use your camera’s original photo file, a photo’s date should be correct.

What is a digital photo Date and time?

Before learning how to change photo date and time, you need to know what a digital photo date and time is. This piece of photo metadata is called a photo’s timestamp. Every camera records when a digital photo has been taken.

How to change the date and time on a photo?

1 Select the photo you want to change, right-click the photo and choose Properties 2 Click the Details tab 3 Under Date Taken you can simply enter the date or click the calendar icon. Notice that you cannot change the time. 4 Press Apply 5 Press OK