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Title: An old photo - not sure who it is?
Post by: BrittanyJade on March 19, 2012, 12:32:01 PM

Hi!

I just happened across your forum.  My father antiques all the time and came across this old photo at an antique shop. He feels it's someone famous, but unsure.  It's a circa 1850's  daguerreotype photo.

Anyone have any ideas as to who this could be?

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j425/actionjacksonxo/MysteryPersonBitMapCompressed.jpg)

(http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j425/actionjacksonxo/MysteryPersonEdited.jpg)

Title: Re: An old photo - not sure who it is?
Post by: mart on March 19, 2012, 01:33:05 PM

He is interesting looking but doesn`t ring a bell !! Pic has such a glare that I can`t see the clothing style !!

Title: Re: An old photo - not sure who it is?
Post by: BrittanyJade on March 19, 2012, 04:44:30 PM

I know, it's difficult to see.  I'll find out if he can get a better one.  Reminds me of Brigham Young a bit... but then again so many men had that hairstyle/beard back then.

Title: Re: An old photo - not sure who it is?
Post by: frogpatch on March 19, 2012, 06:14:28 PM

Thats me. Just kidding. He does look a little familiar.

Title: Re: An old photo - not sure who it is?
Post by: mart on March 19, 2012, 08:14:30 PM

Quote from: frogpatch on March 19, 2012, 06:14:28 PM

Thats me. Just kidding. He does look a little familiar.

LOL  Surely you don`t look that serious !!!  I think he was saying,, Hurry up,,, Hurry up !!!

Title: Re: An old photo - not sure who it is?
Post by: rockandrollrods on March 19, 2012, 08:57:00 PM

It almost looks like President Andrew Johnson, but I'm not aware if he ever had those fine sideburns.

Title: Re: An old photo - not sure who it is?
Post by: frogpatch on March 20, 2012, 09:43:05 AM

That's who it reminded me of.

Title: Re: An old photo - not sure who it is?
Post by: frankstar on March 20, 2012, 11:34:02 AM

General E Grant perhaps?

Title: Re: An old photo - not sure who it is?
Post by: BrittanyJade on March 20, 2012, 04:05:50 PM

Not Andrew Johnson.

Forgive my ignorance but by General E Grant, who are you referring to? (I know, probably a really stupid question....).