You just never know what will turn up at a local antique store…
As you can see, this portrait was shot at Hodges in Bristol, sometime in the early part of the 20th century. There is no other information anywhere on the picture. It’s just a b&w photographic print mounted on a stiff board, not a carte d’visite. Unless this dude’s carrying a puppy in his coat pocket, he’s awfully wide hipped. He’s also holding up an unfurled umbrella. Is that a code?
You can make all sorts of guesses about his expression.
Uncle Bob's Pix 