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Originally Posted by trayjo
Hello again,
The one of the lady has 'Franco British Potrait Studio' on it and the others don't have anything on. Thanks for all your advice. Does anyone know if there is a museum for the fire brigade or someone who I could show the fireman photo to who might be able to identify his helmet etc. On all the old photos of firemen that I have seen, they seem to be wearing double breasted and not single breasted tunics. I did wonder whether the lady was not in an 'offical' type uniform as she is wearing earrings or maybe they did?
Thanks again.
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There is a Franco British Photo Co listed as in Manchester - perhaps Bob has more details.
Victorian Photographers
I'd date the lady's costume as about 1917 - of course the photo may be later, the clothes don't look that new. Around that time military style trimmings were in fashion as a tribute to those who were in the war. I would say that is definitely not a uniform - don't think it would have had a frilly blouse with it. Perhaps she has borrowed her boyfriend's/relative's cap and stick to pose for a photo? Or she might be about to take part in a stage show.
1917