Tag Archives: Old Photos

what’s a Tropical TECO?

Posted on October 18, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Glad you asked! It is one of the unusual (and rare) cameras offered today at our Fall Fair by Les Jones. It was once sold by  store and catalogue here in Canada by Eaton’s, now long gone ( folded … Continue reading →

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ghoulies and ghosties …

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Robert

Toronto … and long leggedly beasties and things that go ‘bump’ in the night … is from a traditional Scottish folk prayer. As Halloween is fast approaching it seems fitting to discuss old post-mortem images (really old, not like the … 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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come fly with me …

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … as we float over Montreal by Helicopter about 55 or so years ago. This photo lacks some yellow giving this rather cold look. The photo of course is far too new to be a collectible in any case. … 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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send in the clowns …

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. The photo at left is much too new to be collectible. In the 1970s/1980s the CNE offered to ‘paint’ a child’s face in a clown disguise (perhaps the CNE offered this feature in other years both earlier and later). … Continue reading →

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here be monsters …

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … is a riff on a line on ancient maps signifying areas as yet unexplored As the photo at left shows, collectors of old photos may be able to complement their collections by visiting Michael Lehr’s auction today. PHSC … Continue reading →

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all in a row

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Many collectors specialize in various kinds of old photos. Some like group photos and the gear used to take them. A cropped wide angle shot, a panoramic shot etc can record a large group of people. A great source … Continue reading →

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