Links to Resources on the web for Identifying Old PhotographsThe identification and dating of old photographs is an exciting way to expand your genealogical research. By examining the old photographs in your collection you can put your research into context. Perhaps you can even identify some previously unidentified family members. Use these resources to help you get started unraveling the mysteries in your photos. David Mishkin's Primer on Identifying Old Photographs New to old photographs? Start here and David Mishkin will walk you through the basics of identifying and preserving old photographs. Maureen Taylor’s Identifying Old Photos Blog on
the Family Tree Magazine website Each week Maureen features a photograph that a reader has sent her. She analyzes the photos for clues as to their age and the people in them. This is a great site to learn about the clues you will find in old photos. Also, you may find examples similar to your own photos. The Library of Congress Put a photo type (daguerreotype, ambrotype, cabinet card, tintype, carte de visite) into their search engine and you will find many photo examples that may turn out to be similar to your own photos. This can help you date the photos you have in your collection. Forensic Genealogy Each week this site has a contest to answer a particular question about a photo using the clues in the photo. You will have fun and learn about identifying old photos! You can view previous contests if you don’t want to wait for this week’s answer. American Textile History Museum in Lowell, MA If you would like a fun way to learn about using clothing to date old photographs, visit the American Textile History Museum. Their website will give you information about the museum as well as directions for how to get there. |
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