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Postcard photo of sunset over the Downs, Herne Bay, Kent, England. The postcard is postmarked 1925. The photographer was possibly originally Fred C. Palmer of Tower Studio, Herne Bay, Kent 1903-1922, who is believed to have died 1936-1939 - it is in his dark, dramatic, sepia style and features his style of writing in white on the image. But the 1925 postmark is three years after he left Herne Bay, and Palmer is not credited on the back; it is stamped "Lowe, photographer, Herne Bay".

This print has darkened considerably with age, but it would be inappropriate to adjust the brightness because detail would be lost. Evidence that the image originally had a different appearance is in the original 1925 message on the back: "Isn't it pretty? Not the seat I mean the place."

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The remaining border of this image is important for researchers of this photographer. Some photographers trimmed their images more than others, and Palmer has a reputation for producing smaller postcards than other early 20th century UK photographers. He took his own photos, developed them in-house onto postcard-backed photographic paper and trimmed them himself. It is worth adding that during hand-developing the border is actively masked with equipment which both crops the picture and causes the white frame or border to appear on the paper. This frame is part of the design and is one of the reasons why the quality of Palmer's work is so interesting, and why there is an article and category for him on English Wiki. Researchers need to see exactly where the edge of the postcard is. It may also help them rule out or include possible photographers of this image. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Date Postmarked 1925
Source Scan of original postcard in my possession
Author unknown, but possibly Fred C. Palmer (died 1936-1939)
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