a photo from Photographica Canadiana 12-5 of the Klito horizontal enlarger
Toronto. Most film enlargers are constructed to project an image vertically downward, but not all. In this article acquisition of a Klito horizontal enlarger is discussed (Klito is a UK trademark for Houghton products).
Sometimes you are in the right place at the right time. In the March of 1987 journal, the late Larry Boccioletti relates in a “Treasure” column how he came to acquire a Klito horizontal enlarger.
The article begins, “Those of you who have been to my home know that I have quite a number of cameras on display. I have been collecting for some thirty years, and it all started with a most intriguing item which is still my favourite.
“I was operating a studio in the 1950’s and had photographed some items to illustrate an auction booklet. When I delivered the results to the auctioneer’s place of business, we went to his back office in the warehouse to discuss the photos and layouts.
“During our talk, I noticed a huge pile of what was obviously refuse in the middle of the warehouse floor. On top of the heap was a black square item with what looked like a chimney on it.
“When we had completed our business, I asked the auctioneer about the black thing. He replied it was “some old photo equipment” which was going to be thrown out.”
And the story continues in issue 12-5.
Members in the late 1980s read this and other stories in the paper copy of issue 12-5. More recent members could read the same stories on the PHSC DVD which we delivered to all members. The DVD covers volumes 1-40 of Photographic Canadiana. You can join today (menu item MEMBERSHIP above, or the (right) sidebar item on using PayPal to join. Drop me (Robert) or Lilianne a message at info@phsc.ca if you have a problem with the DVD.
