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When Was This Photo Taken?

Upload a photo or select one from the archive. Our AI estimates the year using facial age analysis and historical clues.

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Estimated: c. 1916

+/- 10 years

Low confidence · Based on scene analysis

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Based on visual analysis. Identify more people to improve this estimate.

Photo Detective Analysis

Analyzed with Gemini 3-flash (v2_rich_metadata)

Print/Physical

Sepia-toned print with matte finish

moderate (1900-1925)

Faint embossed studio stamp in bottom right corner (Chait Studio, New York)

strong (1910-1930)

Fashion/Grooming

Infant in light-colored gown with large silk shoulder ribbons and lace trim

moderate (1910-1922)

Environment

Painted landscape backdrop with soft-focus trees and path

moderate (1900-1925)

Technology

Use of a large fur rug/pelt as a posing prop for an infant

strong (1890-1920)

Cultural context: As a New York City studio portrait (Chait Studio), the style reflects contemporary US immigrant studio trends rather than Old World lag.

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