Tag Archives: work

PHSC ZOOM Event TUESDAY April 18, 2023

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Our monthly meeting for April will be a talk by Cindy Motzenbecker on “Vintage Occupational Photography“. Cindy was editor for many years at MiPHS, a long time member of the Daguerreian Society, occasional visitor at our meetings, and part of … Continue reading →

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photographs of those at work

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. For some reason old photos tend to be portraits, landscapes, family or other events but rarely work tools and activities. The photo at left of Bell Telephone Company operators in Owen Sound Ontario is an exception. It shows the … Continue reading →

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Cameras in Use

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. George Dunbar sent me an email with a few images showing various photographs of cameras in use. Over the years, I have collected a few images. Almost all are portraits or family groups. Taking photographs of workers in action … Continue reading →

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