19th Century Photographs

is dedicated to research, dating, and preservation of . . .

We present a comprehensive resource to genealogists,
collectors, historians, and all those interested in
19th century photography.

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19th Century Paper Photographs:

A Genealogist's Guide to Cabinet Cards and Cartes de visite. Learn More

PhotoTree Web Highlights

Photograph Identification	Learn the basics of photograph dating. Easily recognize tintypes, cabinet cards, cartes de visite, and others.
Gallery of 1,000 Photos	Browse more than 1,000 images in 50 categories. Compare your picture to similar, but dated images.
Books and Apps	See the new standard for rich-media published books. 19th century photograph eBooks for tablets.
Care & Storage	Protect your photographs! Tips for storing and handling your treasures, and resources for archival material.
Restoration	We can resurrect your treasured photos from the ravages of time. Enjoy their beauty and share them with loved ones.
Case Studies	Detailed analysis of a different picture each week to show real world photo dating examples.

May 14 – Weekly Case Study

Each week a new case study will be presented that analyzes and dates a typical photograph from the 1800s. The clues are examined and accompanied by a detailed explanation. More

Upcoming Events

PhotoTree.com will exhibit at the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree June 8 - 10, 2012 in Burbank, CA

Bring your mystery photographs to our booth for a free analysis of when they were taken.

Also, if you have old photographs that need restoration, we can scan them in the booth and provide a quote. No need to part with your original photos. (Restoration work will be performed after the NGS conference.)