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Selma Capouya Capouano
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c. 1940s · 1/4 identified · Family Tree
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4 people detected · 1 identified

c. 1940s ± 7 yearshigh confidence

AI Analysis

Estimated by AI — help us verify

Date Estimate — AI Estimated

circa 1948

Confidence: highRange: 1945–1955
AI Reasoning — AI Estimated

The newspaper clipping features a wedding announcement with fashion and typographical elements strongly indicative of the late 1940s to early 1950s. The mention of an 'Air Conditioned Beauty Salon' further supports a post-WWII timeframe.

Location Estimate — AI Estimated

Montgomery, Alabama

Scene — AI Estimated

A newspaper clipping from The Montgomery Advertiser featuring a formal bridal portrait of Selma Capouya.

Tags — AI Estimated
Photo Detective Evidence — AI Estimated

Photo Detective Analysis

Print/Physical

Newspaper clipping format with typical mid-20th century typography and layout

strong (1940-1960)

Fashion/Grooming

Bridal gown with long sleeves ending in points over the hands, V-shape neckline, voluminous skirt extending into a lengthy train, typical of late 1940s to 1950s bridal fashion

strong (1945-1955)

Illustration of a woman in an advertisement with a hairstyle typical of the late 1940s to early 1950s

moderate (1945-1955)

Environment

Mention of 'Air Conditioned Beauty Salon' in the advertisement, a feature that became increasingly common and advertised in the post-WWII era

moderate (1945-1960)

Technology

Black and white newspaper print quality consistent with mid-20th century printing technology

moderate (1940-1960)

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