Tag Archives: photos

digging in the archives

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The latest edition of AGO’s newsletter, Foyer, features, “Mining the archive with Stan Douglas”.  The article gives photo collectors one and all, the impetus to dig through various archives to seek image information. The Foyer writer, Matthew Rolfe, begins … Continue reading →

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… down in the woods today …

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The photo at left is another bit of family history showing a group of relatives congregating in the woods for a picnic. Photo collectors often choose pricier photos from two centuries ago for their collection, over looking cheaper ‘snap … Continue reading →

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what the hey?

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. By the mid last century, all families had cameras thanks to Kodak and its competitors. Family photographers weren’t that interested in resolution or contrast. A good shot was one that turned out – you could see and recognize people … Continue reading →

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keeping you posted …

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. An oft over-looked source of photos is postcards. From time to time I visited a postcard show but skipped the photos and photo postcards. Instead I found some that showed the town I grew up in back years before … Continue reading →

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Galardo & Miron of Sudbury

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. The Photographic business of Galardo & Miron thrives today.  The business was founded by Emilio Galardo early last Century. In 1994, His granddaughter  Gloria (Galardo) Miron  and her husband Conrad put up an elaborate display and spoke with enthusiasm … Continue reading →

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transportation photos are everywhere …

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. … you just have to look carefully. The photo at left could just as easily fit the category family history; or  snap-shot; or child; or portrait; etc. etc.  Collectors of photos often categorize their collection and seek  special photos to … Continue reading →

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see Mike for antique photos

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. While you wait for our events, visit ML Antiques and see if they can fill gaps in your photo collection. While these photos are American, they may still plug a hole in the collection. Take a look – it’s … Continue reading →

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face pullers

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Even before the 1870s, our Native Canadians were often chosen as subjects by photographers. The Native Canadians described these photographers as ‘Face Pullers’. Brock Silversides captured a segment of these photos in his 1994 book titled, “The Face Pullers: … Continue reading →

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working in the great outdoors

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. Many image collectors seem to choose a specific category like famous people, carbon prints, workers, etc. Others are eclectic in their choices. The earliest processes demanded bright illumination found outdoors  during the day or in north lit studios, again … Continue reading →

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homeward bound

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Robert

Toronto. In 1966, Simon and Garfunkel released a song written by Paul Simon in England. The title is apropos this post. The photo at left shows an old engineer piloting his steam engine home. By the time the song was … Continue reading →

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