I’ve had this picture for many years. It’s always been with the group of pictures I got from my maternal grandmother. There are no identifying names or dates or photo studio names on this photo. On the reverse side of the picture is a hand written number, 6041. That same number is on the upper right corner of the frame.
I don’t have any pictures of my mother when she was that young. The earliest photos I have of her are from about age 2. She had two older sisters and a brother. The oldest sister, Dorothy Irene Milne, died before my mother was born and I know this is not her, as I have baby pictures of her and this is not that baby. I don’t think it could be my Mom’s other sister, Joan Esther Milne, because of the facial features. I know it’s not her brother, Robert Andrew Milne, because he looks totally different in his baby pictures. So, is it my mother?
We can’t just say “this is a picture of whoever” without knowing for sure, or having some kind of evidence. That’s my conundrum right now.
A little background info: My mother was born in 1924, so this picture dates to that time if it is her. Her siblings were born in 1907, 1909 and 1915.
I am going to share other pictures of my Mom at various ages, below, and allow you to chime in with your comments and conclusions.
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My Mom always had that cute little turned up nose. She had brown hair and brown eyes. Of course, most caucasian babies are born with light eyes that change later on.
As always, thanks for your comments and opinions.
Happy hunting,
Michigan Girl
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I think it is her, especially compared to her picture with the dog. Great photos, she was adorable.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna. I appreciate your input. I've gotten a professional opinion from Maureen Taylor "The Photo Detective" and she said the paper and cardboard frame used were from the 1920's. She had me send her more views of the photo. That was good to hear since Mom was born in 1924. I lost her last month at the age of 91 and I'm still getting through the loss. I miss her like crazy.
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I vote yes it is her and I agree with Anna about the photo with the dog. The smile seems the same to me. Your mother was so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle. I am going to try and obtain a photo of my Mom's sister, Joan from my cousin. That will verify for certain that this is my Mom. But, I do think it is. Thanks for your input.
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