Restoration Sepia PNG of William Jacomb assistant to Isambard Kingdom Brunel

[RogW]

Huge challenge with terrible PNG. Any chance of improving the image? I would be grateful for any attempts. Thanks - Roger

 

[RogW]

this was the original - person wanted has plans and watch chain

 

[tikru87]

Better for my eye at least

 

[RogW]

Thank you

 

[[ iLLuSioN ]]

Wouldn't that be the better basis?

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel_preparing_the_launch_of_'The_Great_Eastern_by_Robert_Howlett.jpg/2400px-Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel_preparing_the_launch_of_'The_Great_Eastern_by_Robert_Howlett.jpg?1656612077834

 

[RogW]

Seen a couple like this - thought would give the original a try (held by Victoria & Albert museum London). I have seen so many incredible miracles performed for me by the gurus thought would see if any left!!! This guy designed a small suburban railway station locally. Writing the story for my local history research. Always very grateful to everyone for the time and effort expended for me.

 

[JeffK]

As a black-and-white:

 

[JeffK]

With a sepia hue:

 

[RogW]

As a black-and-white:

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Thanks so much - appreciated - Roger

 

[thebestcpu]

Had a little extra time so gave it a try with the time I had.
John Wheeler

 

[RogW]

wow - thanks so much

 

[ex_teacher]

Another shot at it.

 

[thebestcpu]

wow - thanks so much

wow - thanks so much

You're welcome @RogW
John Wheeler

 

[Babine]

 

[RogW]

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Interesting to see effect of colourising old photos. In sepia and b/w they all look quite "posh" and well suited and smart. Known to be "hands on" the colour draws attention to the scuff marks.