Tag Archives: Old Photos

a dentist to be drilling …

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Some collectors of old photographs relish photos of work and professionals such as the dentist, his assistant, and his tiny patient shown here in the 1970s. While a bit new to be a collectible (getting there), other old images … Continue reading →

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down to the lake in a boat again …

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Old photograph collectors thrive on that illusive photo that will add to their collection and give viewers a thrill. Perhaps an old photo of children boating on a lake, The photo at left is still too new to be … Continue reading →

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instruments

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Image collectors sometimes ‘group’ old photos by topic – eg the meter at left could be in a group called, ‘meters’, ‘scientific instruments’ etc.. While the meter is over a century old, the photograph  is quite recent and definitely … Continue reading →

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whoops

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Collectors often categorize their collection, dividing it into various groups. One group might be called ‘accidents’. The photo at left is a digital copy of a film print from a negative taken around 1960 – a bit too recent … Continue reading →

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rain

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Old photo collectors often search for very old and very interesting photos. Consider photos shot outdoors (almost necessary for pre early 1900 photos) in the rain to add a lustre and mystery to the photo. The example at left … Continue reading →

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truth

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. I mentioned earlier that Mike Lehr down in New Jersey has an online auction on the 24th of this month. Mike chose lot 101 in his auction (a CdV) to review. He expands on  its background which will be … Continue reading →

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not just for eating …

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. At the various PHSC events and elsewhere, we often spot various ‘carded’ images such as CdVs. Have you ever considered why these cards have very thin paper images glued to thick cardboard? The print is made on Albumin paper. … Continue reading →

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yikes!

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Collectors may want to browse Mike Lehr’s offerings in his June 24th online auction from down in New Jersey. The X-ray shown at left is lot 558. It is described as, “A Phostint reproduction of an X-ray radiograph of … Continue reading →

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break time

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Many old photo collectors specialize in industrial or outdoor images. Such images are harder to find, as the vast majority offered seem to be portraits – some even of famous people. While this photo c1957 is rather new to … Continue reading →

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out with the old …

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … and in with the new. Many image collectors strive for special photos other than the common place portraits – like outdoor, or industry images. Bell was turfing the old ‘C’ carrier for the new ‘N’ carrier around the … Continue reading →

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