Rules for Identifying Photographs: Study the Photo First
Maureen A. Taylor has a new uniform mystery to work through, and she's letting us in on the steps of her investigation. Who could this gentleman be? See if you can help us work through the clues.
Read MoreUniform Confusion: Readers Offer Suggestions, Part 1
In a recent blog post, Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor asked for your help identifying the type of uniform worn in this picture. Now, she's back on the case with more clues!
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about A Carte des Visite
Cartes des visite were the most popular photographic formats in the nineteenth century. Here's a quick history of the cards, and what clues you can gather from them.
Read MoreTeaming Up with Cousins to Solve Photo Mysteries
If you're having trouble identifying the people in your old family photos, your cousins may be able to help. Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor shares how to find clues in your mysterious family photographs.
Read MorePhoto Identification: Names, Dates and Places
Our reader, Linda, recently submitted a tintype she found in an old family bible. She knows who owned the bible, but not who is in the image. Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is on the case, sharing what clues she finds in this photo and helps narrow down the mystery.
Read MoreA Mysterious Wedding Photo Tucked in a Yearbook
A reader recently submitted a mysterious wedding photo they found tucked into a yearbook. Who could the couple be? Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor is on the case!
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Narrowing the List of Suspects: Identifying 2 Women
For the last month, Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor has been investigating three photo submitted by a reader. The final step is to narrow down the list of her ancestors to find possible matches.
Read MoreIdentifying a Fur-Clad Family Member
Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor continues her three-part investigation on the family photos of one of our readers. This week's photo is full of great clues, including a staged winter background and fashion from the early 1900's.
Read MorePhotos of the Revolutionary War Generation
Photos of those that lived during the Revolutionary War exist, and Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor needs your help finding them.
Read MoreSeeking 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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