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A photography shop in England is trying to solve the mystery of undeveloped photos found inside a used camera dating from the 1930s.
Employees at the Salisbury Photo Centre said the camera, a Zeiss Ikon Baby Ikonta, was brought into the store by a photographer who purchased it from a thrift store and discovered there was undeveloped film inside.
Ian Scott, general manager at the Salisbury Photo Centre, said he and his staff had to work very carefully to develop the photos without damaging the film.
“With old film, you never quite know what condition it might be in or whether it has been damaged by light or dust over time,” Scott told The Salisbury Journal. “It was amazing how clearly the photos came out after so many years.”
Some of the pictures appear to depict a family ski trip at St. Moritz, Switzerland, with the Badrutt’s Palace Hotel visible in the background of some shots.
Other photos appear to show a gathering of about 18 women having tea outside what looks like an English manor house.
The store posted the photos to social media in the hopes someone will recognize the people from the pictures.
“There appears to be a great story behind these photographs, and it would be brilliant if someone could recognize a face amongst them,” Scott said. “At the very least, it has been a privilege to have played a small part in preserving these moments from the past.”
