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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Nailed It: The Case of the Mysterious Tintype
Who are the three males in this beautiful tintype? From lapels to the photo's background, Photo Detective Maureen Taylor helps us uncover the clues!
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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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A Mystery Discovered Inside a Library Book
When Ansel Wilson’s father checked out a library book in the 1960's, he didn't expect to find a mystery inside. Decades later, Ansel has reached out to Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor for help identifying the women photographed on a negative that he found within the book.
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Three Steps to Identifying Ancestors in Old Group Photos
Don't know who's who in that old black-and-white family photo? We'll show you three steps to identifying ancestors in old group photos.
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Real Cowboys or Make Believe?
This week, Maureen is continuing her investigation into who these two handsome cowboys are. With the help of facial comparison technology and census records help her solve the case?
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Wranglin’ the Truth: The Tale of Two Cowboys
Who are the two handsome cowboys on this Real Photo Postcard? And whom does the handwriting belong to? Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is on the case!
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A Mystery in a Framed Wedding Certificate
Wedding certificates used to be quite common, and you may have one or more in your family collection. Maureen A. Taylor is investigating a mysterious date change on a certificate submitted by one of our readers, and sharing information about these popular historical documents.
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