IPhoto images missing from Time Machine

I can't find my iPhoto library in Time Machine.
I deleted my iphoto library from my Macbook recently.
When I go to previous Time Machine back ups, I can't find the library.
I have tried searching:
Library.photolibrary
dsc_ (which is the start of the filename for the photos in that library)
I can locate my iPhoto library, but when I open the enclosing folder there are no folders with images.
Is there anyway that I can locate the missing photos?

It is that bright light at near death - he is "Old" Toad afterall
LN

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