Historical photograph from Charles Fox Dayton Ohio CollectionEsther Burd Fox
c. 1920s · 1/2 identified · Charles Fox Dayton Ohio Collection
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Charles Fox Dayton Ohio Collection · Personal Photos

2 people detected · 1 identified

c. 1920s ± 3 yearshigh confidence

AI Analysis

Estimated by AI — help us verify

Date Estimate — AI Estimated

circa 1919

Confidence: highRange: 1917–1922
1910s
40%
1920s
60%
AI Reasoning — AI Estimated

The clothing styles, particularly the ankle-length skirts with dropped waists and loose bodices, strongly point to the late 1910s or very early 1920s. The hairstyles (short/pinned up with waves) and long pendant necklaces corroborate this era. Given Esther Burd's marriage in 1920 and her age (born ~1900), a date around 1918-1920 fits perfectly with her appearing as a young woman of about 18-20.

Location Estimate — AI Estimated

Dayton, Ohio, USA

Scene — AI Estimated

A formal black-and-white studio portrait of two young women standing side-by-side. They have their arms around each other's waists, indicating a close relationship, likely sisters or close friends. They are dressed in typical late 1910s/early 1920s fashion with long skirts, dropped waists, and short, wavy hairstyles. The background is a simple studio set with vertical panels.

Photo Detective Evidence — AI Estimated

Photo Detective Analysis

Print/Physical

Black and white gelatin silver print, typical studio portrait format

moderate (1910-1930)

Fashion/Grooming

Ankle-length skirts, dropped waistlines, and loose-fitting bodices typical of the late 1910s to early 1920s transition period.

strong (1915-1922)

Hairstyles: Short, bobbed or pinned-up hair with soft waves, becoming popular in the late 1910s and early 1920s.

strong (1918-1925)

Long pendant necklaces with large medallions, popular in the late 1910s.

moderate (1915-1925)

Environment

Simple studio backdrop with vertical panels/bars, common in early 20th-century portraiture.

weak (1910-1930)

Technology

Sharp focus and lighting typical of professional studio photography of the era.

moderate (1910-1930)

Geographic Analysis

Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA

Confidence: medium

Visual evidence

Studio portrait setting provides no specific geographic clues.

Genealogical context

Esther Burd (born ~1900) lived in Dayton, Ohio, starting around 1912, with events in nearby Arcanum and Greenville during the late 1910s. Given the estimated date of ~1919, Dayton or a nearby Ohio town is the most probable location for a studio portrait.

Missing child analysis

N/A - This appears to be a photo of two young women, possibly sisters (e.g., Esther and Dora or Fannie).

Subject Ages — AI Estimated

20, 18

Face Analysis — AI Estimated
  • Face 0: Age ~20, Female — Young woman with dark, wavy hair styled short or pinned up. She is wearing a long, solid-colored dress with a V-neck, a wide decorative belt, and a long pendant necklace.
  • Face 1: Age ~18, Female — Young woman with dark, wavy hair styled short or pinned up. She is wearing a two-toned dress with a light, sheer long-sleeved top and a dark, shiny skirt, a wide belt, and a long pendant necklace.
Group Composition — AI Estimated

Formal Portrait

2 people

Two women standing side-by-side, facing forward, with their arms around each other's waists.

Clothing & Attire — AI Estimated

Left: Solid-colored, ankle-length dress with a V-neck over a lighter undergarment, wide decorative waistband, button details on the bodice, and long sleeves with cuffs. Right: Two-piece effect dress with a sheer, light-colored, long-sleeved blouse over a dark, shiny, ankle-length skirt with a wide, plain belt. Both wear long pendant necklaces with large circular medallions. The woman on the right wears a prominent bracelet and a ring.

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