In a box of misc antiques I found an image of a baby on a very fragile piece of fabric. It apparently had been in a frame for years – the sepia color has faded leaving the edges darker – and there is a water stain on one side. It is on very fine cotton, almost a silk feel. The dress has faded so much I can’t make out any details.

I have a similar image, studio photo, dated 1906, and I have the christening dress & socks the baby was wearing. This one appears to be about the same style/time period, infant propped in a big wicker chair, but I can’t find any information on when, or if, photographers did this. The fabric has been cut to fit into an 8×10 ” oval frame. I know image transfer is popular today but this appears to be a very old item. Is there any way to estimate the date? Thanks so much!