Tag Archives: photos

Bill’s Ghost …

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. One of the most famous early  photographers in Canada was Scotland born William Notman. Notman was based at his studio on Bleury St in Montreal, the premier city in Canada at the time. A member in 2001 captured some … Continue reading →

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it’s magic …

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Projectors as we know them were called ‘magic lanterns’ decades ago because they displayed a picture, not just an illumination. Some collectors, like Mr Lambert, search for the various lantern slides and magic lanterns common two centuries ago. The … Continue reading →

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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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… a real train wreck ….

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. … is a person in total chaos and emotionally a wreck. However; photographica collectors sometimes seek out old photographs of trains or wrecks of any sort to add to their collections. The photo at left of a wreck up … Continue reading →

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waiting for dad …

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Collectors could add the photo at left to various collection subgroups (if it was older than shown) like pets; dogs; kids; children; parks; outdoors; etc.. Our annual events always offer interesting old photos and equipment to spark any collector’s … Continue reading →

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a real cut up …

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Cameras like the famous Cirkut were well known for panoramic photos. While our events occasionally feature a Cirkut or other panoramic camera, you are more likely to spot a print created by such a camera. Frequently used for group … Continue reading →

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babe in arms

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Collectors of old images are excited and thrilled on discovering a potential cache of photos to dig through in hopes of finding that special one to expand and enhance their collection. At left is a c1938 photo of a … Continue reading →

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I hear the train a comin’

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. This year on July 4th our friends down south celebrated 250 years since their  amazing country was founded. Amongst the many celebrations was the decision by Union Pacific to take its famous Steam Engine number 4014 out and run … Continue reading →

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horsing around …

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Robert

Toronto.Until past WW2, Canada was more rural than urban. In the 20s and 30s, youngsters from the east would go west via trains to help with the fall harvest. At left is a photograph showing the arrangement of horses used … Continue reading →

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butterfly

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Robert

Toronto. Butterflies are fascinating, colourful creatures flitting through the summer skies. At left is a black and white butterfly about the size and shape of the more colourful Monarch. I have no idea of its name, only that the photo … Continue reading →

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