"Five-a-Minute and a Million!"
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- 1928
Part of The Phototeria
Item is an article about the Phototeria, written by Frederick Griffin and published in the Toronto Star Weekly on April 14th, 1928.
Griffin, Frederick
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"Five-a-Minute and a Million!"
Part of The Phototeria
Item is an article about the Phototeria, written by Frederick Griffin and published in the Toronto Star Weekly on April 14th, 1928.
Griffin, Frederick
"Slot machine makes perfect portraits"
Part of The Phototeria
Item is an article published in the Science and Invention magazine, in 1927. The article details the Photomaton, a photo booth similar to the Phototeria, invented by Anatol N. Josepho, and located at 1659 Broadway, in New York City.
Science and invention magazine
This item is a plastic black stereo adaptor designed for Robins Industries Corporation's J-33 and J-66 Polaroid cameras. This object also contains the "2 for 1" film saver device. Item comes in its original box with its original manual. Item was intended to capture two identical images from a Robins Polaroid camera to be viewed through the stereo adaptor and create the impression of a three-dimensional image.
3D binocular viewfinder camera (Coronet)
Item is a plastic stereo camera typically found through mail order catalogues. For 4.5 x 5 cm exposures on 127 mm roll film. Shutter speed 1/50. Twin f11 menscus fixed focal lenses. Lens are labelled as 1 and 2. Written on item: Bioncular viewfinder patents applied for, coronet 3-D, present use 127 film, to take 8 picture close cover blase over No.1 lens make exposures on every number from 1 to 8, to take 4 pairs stereo picture open cover blase over no.1 lens. make exposures only on odd numbers (1, 3, 5 and 7), use no. 127 roll film.
3D binocular viewfinder camera (Coronet)
Item is a plastic three-dimensional stereo camera with binocular viewfinder. This item makes 4 stereo pairs or 8 single images, exposure is 4.5 x 5 cm on 127 mm roll film. The single shutter-speed is 1/50, twin f11 meniscus fixed-focus lenses, lenses are separated by 53 mm. Instructions on how to use the camera on labelled on the back of the object by manufacturer. Item has simple uncoated lenses with flash contacts on the right side.
46B visual survey telebinocular
Item is a 46B Visual Survey Telebinocular used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Item is metal with a plastic eye piece. A lamp bulb is installed and attached to a power cable. Lamp bulb illuminates backs of stereographs or transparencies when viewed through the eye piece. Patent No. 2557608 made by Keystone View Company. Comes with 4 stereographs made by various photographers and studios such as G.W. Wilson, Underwood & Underwood and B.W Kilburn.
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A.D. Coleman: Critic and writer discusses issues in photography
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A.D. Coleman: Writer and critic speaks about critical process
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Item is a wooden and brass stereoscope with wooden hood cover. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Item is a box type viewer which folds into it's own storage case. Additional reflector can be placed in adjustable brass arms to illuminate transparencies with its white or mirrored side. Viewer is mounted on underside of the lid case. Once inverted and lowered into the box the base becomes the the cover. Lock on either side designed to hold object in place. Later versions of this object included storage units for both viewer and slides. Such as a vertical model able to adjust the viewer to a convenient height and a horizontal cabinet to house stereoviews.
Written on lenses: Achromatic Smith Beck & Beck; Stereoscope 31 Cornell London.
Airequipt stereo theatre viewer
This item is a grey and red metal personal viewer with a built in light source to illuminate backs of colour transparencies. Viewer can be adjusted by either knob on the sides or top. The push leaver on the side rotates the images within the reel.
Albumen cabinet card of a baby
Item is a cabinet card portrait of a baby.
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Andy Birrel: Criteria for collecting, the public archive
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Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a metal twin lens reflex camera for 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" exposures on 620 format roll film. Coupled front lens focusing.
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a professional medium format single lens reflex camera for 6 x 7 cm images on 120 or 220 roll film. This camera has a design similar to a 35mm camera with interchangeable Takumar lenses and range finders. It has a Penta Prism viewfinder, a wooden handle and a Takumar 6 x 7 1 :3.5 55 mm wide angle lens.
Items are tintypes portraits of people, 8 are framed but the majority are unframed. Some show families or couples, but most focus on individuals
Part of The Phototeria
National Automatic Machines Company
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a 35mm camera with rapid-wind key on base. It has a coupled selenium light meter. Lens is a Baldanar F2.8 45mm with a Prontomat shutter. Automatic exposure is regulated with shutter speeds from 1/30th - 1/300th of a second.
Balda-Werk
Item consists of 2 audio cassettes of a talk American photographer Barbara Norfleet gave about her work. The lecture took place at Ryerson University as part of the Kodak Chair Lecture Series.
Norfleet, Barbara
Black wooden handheld stereoscope viewer
This item is a Holmes style hand held wood and metal stereoscope with a copper eyepiece. This object was used to view two identical images, or stereographs, as one three-dimensional photograph.
Cabinet card of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Humphrey
Item is a cabinet card portrait of a baby.
Brigham, John Morrison
Cabinet card of Mrs. Clarence Humphrey
Item is a cabinet card portrait of a baby.
Maier, Jakob
Canadian Perspectives Conference Transcript
Item consists on one published transcript of the proceedings of the Canadian perspectives conference conference on Canadian photography.
Cavalry (Albumen, Kodak No. 1 print)
Item is a mounted albumen print on paper manufactured by Kodak and likely taken using the Kodak No. 1 camera, which came pre-loaded with film. When all 100 exposures had been made by the consumer, the entire camera was sent back to the Kodak company for prints to be made, and the camera to be reloaded. The Kodak No. 1 produced circular snapshots.
The image depicts a man seated on a horse, surrounded by onlookers with bicycles. Inscription on the reverse reads "Cavalry [illeg] Park West".
Cheiroscope viewer (optical drawing device)
This item is an optical drawing device. It was designed to trace images appearing in the reflection of the mirrors. There are two slots on either part of the device to hold templates. The mirror swings back and forth beneath the stand to ensure a better view of the templates. Item comes with original manual titled "When And How To Use The Cheiroscope In Visual Training By Dr. Lee H. Jalonack O.D.F.D.S.F"
Claudia Beck: The condition of photographic marketplace in Canada
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Cole Weston: Artist speaks about his work and Edward Weston
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Combination graphoscope and stereoscope viewer (Nelson Wood & Company)
Item is a wooden and metal combination graphoscope and stereoscope. Glass is framed by detailed floral carving. Body is able to fold onto itself and stand on a floral engraved stand. Graphoscope is a viewing device used to enlarge photographs and text. Item is a made of a magnifying glass in a wooden frame and can collapse into a compact form. Whereas the Stereoscope was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.
Combination graphoscope and stereoscope viewer (unknown)
Item is a wooden combination graphoscope and stereoscope. The graphoscope is a viewing device used to enlarge photographs and text. Item is a built with a magnifying glass in a wooden frame that can collapse onto itself. Whereas, the Stereoscope was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. Item has a cut out of a clover leaf on the cardholder. This item comes with a removable viewing lens for the stereoscope. Underneath the body is an extendable handle, this accessory allows for the stereoscope to be either handheld or sit as a tabletop viewer.
Combination hoodless graphoscope and stereoscope viewer
Item is a wooden pedestal Holmes style stereoscope. Hood of stereoscope is made of cardboard and adorned with a golden leaf pattern around the edges. Graphoscope is a viewing device used to enlarge photographs and text. Item is a made of a magnifying glass in a wooden frame and can collapse into a compact form.This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. This object can collapse into a compact form.
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a 35mm, single lens reflex camera manufactured by the Zeiss Ikon Company. This model, introduced in 1954, has a Tessar 45mm f2.8 lens and synchro-compur leaf shutter. The camera has a built-in, uncoupled selenium exposure meter and a telephoto lens attachment that slides over the original lens (Teleskop 1.7 x NR 2507248).
Critical Writing Workshop (with A.D. Coleman)
Item consists of 10 audio cassettes of a 3 day workshop led by American critic, historian and curator A.D. Coleman on the topic of critical writing on photography. The symposium took place at Ryerson University from January 8-10, 1982.
Coleman, A.D., 1943
Item consists of 4 audio cassettes of a lecture given by American photographer and filmmaker Danny Lyon about his work. Given at Ryerson University as part of the Kodak Chair Lecture Series.
Lyon, Danny
Item consists of 4 audio cassettes of a talk American computer artist David Em gave about his work. The lecture took place at Ryerson University as part of the Kodak Chair Lecture Series.
Em, David
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Electric view master stereoscope (model D)
Item is a brown handheld electric view master first manufactured by Swayer's Inc and first introduced at the New York World Fair (1939-1940). Once pressed down the lever on the side of the viewer will rotate the reel one frame at a time once pressed. Unlike previous view masters, this view master comes with a built in back light attached to an electrical cord. Once turned on the back light illuminates transparencies on view. Item is made of plastic and metal. Reel has 7 diametrical, 16 mm colour transparencies of The Atlas of Human Anatomy, Head and Neck.
Item consists of 1 audio cassette recording of a talk given by American photographer Eliot Porter in the Image Arts department.
Porter, Eliot
Item consists of 6 audio cassettes featuring a seminar led by American photographer Emmet Gowin as part of the Image Arts 1979-1980 lecture series at Ryerson University
Gowin, Emmet, 1941
English wetplate tailboard camera
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a wood and brass folding tailboard wet plate field camera, likely of English manufacture, for 10.7 x 8.2 cm (3 1/4" x 4 1/4") or "quarter plate" exposures on glass plates. Camera is a landscape orientation with square bellows, hinged ground glass focusing screen, and no shutter. Bellows are extended by twin tracks. The slide out lens board has a mounted brass lens, of unidentified manufacture, with rotating aperture wheel and leather lens cap.
The camera is very similar in design to a 1/4 wet plate camera model designed by W. Morley, London, but does not have the identifying makers marks.
English wood and brass field camera
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a wood and brass folding field camera, likely of English manufacture, for (3 1/4" x 4 1/4") or "quarter plate" exposures on glass plates. Camera is a landscape orientation, bellows are extended and clipped in place with keyhole slugs and focused using twin tracks. The fixed lens board has a mounted f8 brass Taylor Taylor and Hobson brass lens with no shutter.
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a double 8 cine camera taking 25' spools, optical eye-level finder and spring motor with Reichert Solar f1.9/12.5 mm. This item was produced in the late 1950's and is accompanied by a leather bag, original user's manual and orange lens filter. Written in the small pocket of the bag : Alfred Silverman, 44 Barclay RD, Downsview, Ont. Small knob on the back used to record.
Item consists of 2 audio tapes of the artist Evergon discussing his photographic work. The lecture took place at Ryerson University as part of the Kodak Chair Lecture Series.
Evergon
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a postwar model camera, made in occupied East Germany. is possibly a variant of the VX 500 , but not exactly like it. The prism can be removed, shutter speeds are B, Flash, 1/30 to 1/500 sec, double flash sync contact at left side, lens is West German Schneider Zreuznach Xenon 50mm f1.9.
Fairchild stereoscope binocular model F-17
This item is a metal stereoscope binocular viewer with extendable legs and mirrored sides. This object was used to view aerial photographs and survey maps of land. In the 1920's Fairchild Aviation became the second-largest manufacturer of commercial air planes and fourth largest aviation organization in the United States of America. Written on item: "No. 40-1749."
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a medium format, twin lens reflex camera for 6 x 6 cm exposures on 120 format film. Lens is an Anistigmant 75mm, F2.5 with a cloth focal plane shutter (speeds from 2 second to 1/500th). This model of camera was available in both left and right-handed models.
Part of Kodak Canada Corporate Archives and Heritage Collection
Item is an illustrated promotional pamphlet detailing major events in the history of Kodak (Australasia) Pty. Ltd., Eastman Kodak Company's Australian subsidiary.
Kodak Canada Inc.
From glass plates to digital images--the Kodak story / Eastman Kodak Company
Part of Kodak Canada Corporate Archives and Heritage Collection
Item consists of 3 copies of an illustrated black-and-white promotional brochure detailing the history of Eastman Kodak's products and found, George Eastman.
Kodak Canada Inc.
Item is a photographic stereocard of Villa Serbelloni.
Genazzini, G.
Item is a handheld plastic view master containing a reel of 7 diametrical, 16 mm colour transparencies of Old Covered Bridges, New England. It was manufactured by GAF, Corporation in Portland, Oregon, USA. The lever on the side of the viewer will rotate the reel one frame at a time once pressed. Item is made of plastic and metal. Reels are interchangeable and come with a variety of themes.
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Geoffrey James: Head of Canada Council in Visual Arts, Film and Video Division
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George Krause: Artist discusses his work and answers questions
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German tailboard camera with Rodenstock Bistigmat lens
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a wood and brass folding tailboard field camera, likely of German manufacture, for 18 x 13 cm (7" x 5") exposures on glass plates. Camera is equipped with square bellows, hinged ground glass focusing screen, and no shutter. Bellows are secured with pins, when extended, inserted into keyhole slots. The slide out lens board has a Rodenstock Bistigmat 13 x 18 lens with rotating aperture wheel. The camera is equipped with 2 plate holders for use with 18 x 13 cm (7" x 5") glass plates, with a wooden adapter insert to hold smaller 12 X 9 cm (3.75" x 2.5") plates.
Item is a photographic stereocard of a statue in a garden. The albumen prints have been handcoloured.
H. Negretti & Zambra
Half frame stereo slide mounts
Item consists of 2 packages of paper mounts for half-frame stereo slides. Product #4716, Fits Nimslo and other half-frame 3-D formats.
Reel 3-D Enterprises
Hand held accordion fold stereoscope viewer
Item is a hand-held wooden viewer, base and handle attached to a metal accordion fold. Handle is able to bend back onto viewer. This sterescope was built with a card holder and hood to protect eyes from additional light that could disrupt the image.
Written on object : Patented Jul 5. 1870 & Mar.26.1878.
Hand held accordion fold stereoscope viewer
Item is a hand-held wooden viewer, base and handle attached to a metal accordion fold. Handle is able to bend back onto viewer. This sterescope was built with a card holder and hood to protect eyes from additional light that could disrupt the image
Helmut Newton and Deborah Turbeville, CBC interview
Item consists of 1 audio cassette recording of an interview with fashion photographers Helmut Newton and Deborah Turbeville, conducted by Robert Enwright for CBC radio.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Image Arts
Item is a Holmes stereoscope with a detachable pedestal made to be a handheld stereoscope or standing stereoscope.Originally designed by Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894), the Holmes stereoscope became the prototype for all stereoscopes of the 19th century. His passion for stereoscope technological possibilities became a significant factor in their widespread distributionThis object was often used for entertainment or education. The sterescope was built with a sliding card holder and hood to protect eyes from additional light. Next, two nearly identical images would be mounted and placed in the holder in front of the viewer. Then the images would be looked at through the viewer and merge together to mimic a three-dimensional object. This image was often referred to as a stereograph.
Holmes, Oliver Wendell
Holmes style stereoscope viewer (unknown)
Item is a wooden pedestal Holmes style stereoscope. The viewer can bend at the base. Hood of viewer has small metal balls decorating the edges. This item was used to view stereographs. This object was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the sliding card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect.
Hummingbird combination graphoscope and stereoscope viewer
Item is a black and green combination viewer and stereoscope with hummingbird and lily pad carvings detailed with minerals. Graphoscope is a viewing device used to enlarge photographs and text. Item is a made of a magnifying glass in a wooden frame and can collapse into a compact form. Whereas the stereoscope was used to view two nearly identical photographs, or stereographs, as one three dimensional image. The stereograph would be placed in the card holder and adjusted to fit the user's vision until the two images overlap to mimic a three-dimensional effect. This object can collapse into a compact form.
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a camera produced by ICA with a Carl Zeisa lens. The camera uses [xfilm], has [X] lenses, [X] shutter speed of [X]. Item also comes with a leather case.
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a medium format twin lens reflex camera for 6 x 6 cm exposures on 120 format roll film, produced by Zeiss Ikon. Model number 252/16 stamped underneath. Lens is a Triotar 75mm, f3.5 with a compur 1 to 1/300 shutter.
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a medium format twin lens reflex camera manufactured by Zeiss Ikon. this is the last pre-war Ikoflex model, released in June of 1939 and made in Stuttgart, Germany. For 6 x 6 cm exposures on 120 format roll film. The focusing screen has a condenser, magnifier for focusing and an “albada” finder (sports finder) in the hood. The viewing lens is an f3.5, 7.5 cm Teronar Anastigmat, lower lens is a Triotar f 3.5, 7.5 cm, Carl Zeiss Jena. Shutter is a Zeiss Ikon Compur Rapid, with speeds of 1 - 1/400 second and Bulb. Model number "853/16" is stamped under the lens assembly. Inside the viewfinder is a chart for seasonal exposure times.
James Borcoman: Curator of photographs at the National Gallery
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Jerry Uelsmann: Artist discusses his work and answers questions
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Joel Peter Witkin TPW benefit lecture
Item consists of 4 audio cassettes with a talk given by photographer Joel Peter Witkin for the benefit of Gallery TPW in Toronto.
John Brumfield on Robert Frank
Item contains 4 audio cassettes of a by American photographer John Brumfield as part of the 1978-1979 Image Arts lecture series.
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Item consists of 2 audio cassettes of a lecture given by photographer Joyce Weiland about her work. Given at Ryerson University as part of the Kodak Chair Lecture Series.
Weiland, Joyce
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a single lens reflex camera 6 x 6 cm exposures on 120 roll film. Made by Fujita Optical Company for Kalimar (in the USA), the cloth focal plane shutter allows exposures from B to 1/500 sec. Film counter set manually at the first exposure (start at arrow on film back) Sports style viewfinder on viewer shaft.
Keystone opaque correct-eye scope
This item is a Keystone Correct-Eye Scope manufactured by Keystone Viewing Company. Item is made of wood, metal and plastic.
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a brown moulded plastic box camera designed by Eastman Kodak employee Arthur H. Crapsey Jr. for use with 127 film (4x6 cm exposures). The camera features a fixed speed rotary shutter and plastic lens. Item does not include the flash unit. This model was made in Canada, at the Canadian Kodak plant in Toronto.
Part of Gordon Meinecke fonds
Item is a sealed box of unexposed Kodak Plates: Lantern Slide Medium Plates.
Eastman Kodak Company
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a manual focus, folding 35mm camera with Synchro-Compur lens. Made in Germany. An instruction book is included. Made in Germany at Kodak AG.
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a folding camera with an enameled art-deco sides. The camera uses 620 film for 2.25" 3.25" exposures. The camera also has a fold down metal strut to support self-erecting front. The lens on the camera is a Kodak Anastigmat f6.3.
Item is a plastic and metal 3D viewer used to observe reels of Kodak colour three-dimensional transparencies. Knob on the side switches transparencies. Item comes in original box.
Written on box: " For life-like pictures in 3 dimensions. Focus and interocular adjustments, takes all standard stereo mounts, operates anywhere-converts to 110-volt"
Item is a plastic and metal stereo viewer used to observe reels of Kodak colour three-dimensional transparencies. Knob on the side switches transparencies.
Written on box: "Focus and interocular adjustments, takes all standard stereo mounts, operates anywhere-converts to 110-volt"
Kromskop stereoscopic table viewer
Item is a Kromskop viewer developed by Frederic E. Ives in 1895. Item comes with 1 monochrome transparency made from 3 colour separation negatives layered together; these transparencies were often referred to as kromograms. Kromograms were known as early examples of colour photography available as both mono and stereo images. A glass monoschrome plate is placed on top of object, when viewed through glass eye holes the image is overlapped with three kromograms making the stereograph appear three-dimensional and coloured. It is built in a staircase-shaped box with two eyeholes on the front. The articulated base allows the viewer to be properly oriented with light. At the back of the object is a tilting mirror. The mirror is designed to redirect light into the virtual window above. Lighting can be controlled so that the colour will not be distorted and take on a dominate colour.
Set of 5 Lantern Slides used for teaching purposes. Manufactured for the Ontario Government Picture Bureau.
Late Victorian cabinet card album
Item is a late Victorian cabinet card album on a metal stand, with slots for 54 photographs and a storage drawer. Album cover is celluloid, wood and velvet and features floral and aviary scenes. Pages are illuminated with a gold, printed floral pattern. Cabinet cards have been removed from the album. The drawer contained 4 postcards (see related materials).
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a small hand held 35mm camera with metal and black vulcanite case. Two large metal rings attached on either side for a strap (not included). No lens included.
Part of Heritage Camera Collection
Item is a small, hand-held metal camera with black vulcanite cover on body. Summitar lens (f=5cm), strap and lens cap included.
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Lothian folding stereoscopic viewer (A.H. Baird)
Item is a handheld stereoscope made of wood, metal and fabric. Viewer is adjusted by fabric between lenses. This item is a nontraditional stereoscope model, lacking a hood or sliding card holder. This stereoscope is patented by A.H. Baird, Edinburgh .