Archives for Maureen A. Taylor

Our Ancestors’ Fourth of July Celebrations

For Americans these days, Independence Day means cookouts, fireworks, and fun with loved ones. But how did our ancestors celebrate the Fourth of July?

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Photos of the Revolutionary War Generation

Photos of those that lived during the Revolutionary War exist, learn how to find them!

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Counting the Clues in a Wedding Photo

Discovering an unidentified wedding portrait is more common than you would think. Luckily, Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is on the case to explain what clues to look for.

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Remembering the Ladies: Labeling Photos With Maiden Names

Discovering women's identities can be tricky as they were often listed under their married name, or not at all. Here are clues to help identifying them.

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Faces and Places: A Mystery in Numbers

This week, Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is having a look at mysterious old photos purchased by one of our readers. The people in these pictures are each numbered, but why? And who are they?

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Seeking Victoria: Start with the Clothing and Photographer

One of our readers is hopeful that the woman in this photo is her great-grandmother Victoria. Our Photo Detective, Maureen A. Taylor, shares which clues to investigate first.

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Barefoot in the Backyard: Identifying Kids in a Hand-Colored Photo

Who are the three children in this gorgeous hand-colored photograph? Photo Detective Maureen Taylor helps us identify the clues in this photo.

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Finding the Story Behind an Old Photo of a Man in Military Uniform

Lost to time is the name of this man wearing a 19th-century military uniform and the reason he sat for this studio portrait. A picture like this, with carefully placed props, was taken to tell a particular story.

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Caption Clues & How to Label Your Old Family Photos

Avoid future family photo mysteries by identifing photos you know. Just write the name lightly with a soft lead pencil on the edge of the back.

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What Story Does Your Picture Tell?

All photographs have a story behind them; you just have to know what clues to look for. Photo Detective Maureen Taylor shares tips on finding the history in your images.

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