Identifying
Identifying
Foreign Photos in the Family Album
This week I'm at the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies Conference. It's a huge event with folks attending from all over the globe. I love the international atmosphere and especially like looking at photographs taken around the world. Photos taken in foreign lands can be particularly challenging. Instead of...
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A Southern Photo Mystery
The story of a photograph is so much more than its simple details. This is a carte de visite (CDV) image. The mounted size of a CDV is 2.125 x 3.5 inches. The slight oval shadow on this picture signifies it was once in an album...
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Genealogy Clues in Civil War-Era Photographs Premium
Do you want to learn more about a Civil War-era photograph? Fortunately, the clues are right there, revealed in the subtle details. Here's how to find them!
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Photo Detective: Props in Family Photos Premium
Our Photo Detective points out how props can provide clues in family photos.
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Historical Fact or Fiction?
Last week I wrote about ways to spot manipulated photos in your family collection. My inspiration was an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. Mathew Brady is the most well-known photographer of the Civil War. His studio documented well-known figures of the period as well as ordinary...
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Photo Detective: Hoppin’ Fun Premium
Once our ancestors got over feeling uncomfortable in front of the camera, they began having fun with photography. By the 20th century, family and friends encouraged silly poses for candid shots. This image shows three men, likely farmers, struggling against an oversized replica of the crop’s foe—the...
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July/August 2012 Photo Detective: Military Mystery Premium
What can you learn from a WWII veteran's Army photos taken in the South Pacific?
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Tips for Finding Clues in Family Photos Premium
Trying to identify those mystery photos? Follow these tips when examining family pictures for clues to faces, places and dates.
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Signs of the Times Premium
Figuring out when a photo was taken is key to solving your picture puzzles. Decade by decade, we'll show you how hidden clues can help you date family photos.
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Photo Mystery: Mother or Baby?
Marla Hathhorn sent in this picture with a simple question. On the back someone wrote, "Ann Hicks." But is Ann Hicks the baby or the mother?
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