Tag Archives: accessories

ladybug, ladybug, fly away home …

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … as we once chanted as children spotting the tiny little beetle. In this case it is an opportunity for film fans to try out the 110 films once again. Chloe, down in the Big Apple emailed recently that … Continue reading →

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digger o’dell

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. About six or seven years ago, we received a new variety of Milkweed – Cinderella Swamp Milkweed. When it first produced blossoms (attracts Monarchs each fall) it also attracted wasps. This variety turns out to be safe with butterflies. … Continue reading →

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giving a raspberry …

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Photos like that at left (but much older than c2004) are suitable for any photographic collection – perhaps in a sub-set titled fruit, berries, bugs, insects, etc.. This critter was found wandering around my raspberries one year (the canes … Continue reading →

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photos at the oasis

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Some old photo collections show exotic animals, perhaps in a sub-set such as oasis, zoo, exotic, animals, etc.. This c2012 photo is representative of those more exotic animals. even though it’s far too recent to be in any collection … Continue reading →

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flivver …

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. By the time this photo was taken, the ‘more modern’ automobiles had been around for two or three decades. Collectors of old photos likely think autos are too new yet modern versions   arrived a bit before autochromes which … Continue reading →

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Camerama time

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Fall means fair time once again. Our good friend and PHSC member Gary Parry is first up with his show next Sunday at the JCCC. Join Gary and his show – interesting items offered for all collections! Our next … Continue reading →

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fall fair time …

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Okay gang, it’s fall fair time again. See John’s poster below for details. Want a table? Give Mark a call at fair@phsc.ca.

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a window on things

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. The PHSC welcomes all photographica collectors. While we focus on Canadian studios and contributions to photography, we are world wide in our interests. The society was formed in the fall of 1974 and became active the following year filling … Continue reading →

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brushing up on things …

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … like collections. Summer is a great time to reorganize a collection and weed out dups, no longer interesting things, etc. If there are only a few, they might  end up in one of our auctions; if there are … Continue reading →

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lady bug, lady bug …

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … fly away home … As we used to say as children when ever we spotted this tiny beetle with its obvious markings. Collectors often search for old photographs. An ancient version of the photo at left might be … Continue reading →

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