The reverse of a photograph of a woman with a beaded watch chain by t & j holroyd of harrogate. The photographers were brothers thomas holroyd (1821–1904) and james holroyd (c. 1825–1874). Thomas was a portrait and landscape painter, and james was a photographer, both from harrogate, north yorkshire, england. Although they were both credited, it was james who took most of the photographs. The watch chain is a status symbol; it implies housekeeping in a big house. The back of the photograph says "elmhisst" which is almost certainly a mis-spelling of "elmhirst" - so most likely the lady's married or maiden name was elmhirst. Date: between 1863 and 1872.
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