Walter and young Eric

Walter Joseph William Hawes holding his son Eric William Valentine Hawes, who is standing on a chair.

Identification: Antony Greenfield, supplied 8 November 2026. Date and location: unconfirmed. Eric’s young age suggests the early 1910s; this is an estimate, not an inscription or documented date.

Restored sepia photograph of Walter and Eric — Digitally restored copy, November 2026. AI-assisted repair of damaged edges, scratches and fading. Reconstructed areas and enhanced details are interpretive; consult the original for historical evidence.

Original family-supplied photograph showing torn paper, fading and scratches — Original family-supplied photograph (IMG_2799.jpeg), preserved unchanged. The damaged mount and print edges remain visible.

About the photograph

Walter wears round spectacles and a suit, with a cigarette in his mouth. He supports Eric at the waist as the child stands on the chair. The original is a sepia photograph with substantial paper damage around its edges.

Related biographies: Walter Joseph William Hawes · Eric William Valentine Hawes.