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A Photographic Memory

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Essays

Commercial Photography

Gallery - Photographic Souvenirs

Whole economies sprang out of the desire for photographic souvenirs, and as these became highly sought-after objects, they demanded their own viewing devices, methods of circulation and display. The production of new or improved photographic collectibles therefore made good business sense, and photographic studios often produced, or at least sold, items featuring popular places, people and events.

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Postcard, reading BONNE FÊTE, on which appears a photograph of a woman holding a book, circa 1912

Birthday postcard
ca. 1912
Photographer: Jean Bourassa
PA-126794
Source

Framed photograph of two men examining a broadsheet announcing a farm auction, Fonthill, Ontario, circa 1856

Two unidentified men examining a broadsheet announcing a farm auction
Fonthill, Ontario, ca. 1856
Photographer: unknown
PA-143635
Source

Photograph of a woman wearing a fancy dress with a long train, circa 1865-1870

Portrait of Julia Phillips
Ottawa, Ontario, ca. 1865-1870
Photographer: William James Topley
PA-117304
Source

Photograph, taken in a studio in front of a winter woodland scene, of a man in winter clothing and snowshoes, 1869

Studio portrait of a man with snowshoes
Montréal, Quebec, 1869
Photographer: William Notman
PA-147428
Source

Photograph of Monsignor E.A. Taschereau, Archbishop of Quebec, seated in a chair and holding a Bible, 1871

Portrait of Monsignor E.A. Taschereau, Archbishop of Québec
Québec, Quebec, 1871
Photographers: Jules-Ernest Livernois and Bienvenu
PA-138831
Source

Composite photograph of people sliding on a hill in the winter, Ottawa, Ontario, circa 1872-1875

Toboggan Party, Rideau Hall c. 1872-1875
Ottawa, Ontario, ca. 1872-1875
Photographer: William James Topley
PA-008492
Source

Stereograph showing a man crossing Niagara Falls on a tightrope, 1873

Henry Bellini crossing Niagara Rapids
Niagara Falls, Ontario, 1873
Photographer: George Barker
PA-181218
Source

Photograph of a man in a striped jacket and hat, wearing shin protectors and carrying a cricket bat, posed in a studio, 1875

Portrait of Mr. Brunnell
Ottawa, Ontario, September 1875
Photographer: William James Topley
C-090805
Source

Photograph of a boy in short pants, a sailor top, hat and striped socks posing in a studio, Québec, date unknown

Carte-de-visite portrait of an unidentified boy
Québec, Quebec, unknown date
Photographer: Jules-Ernest Livernois
PA-125201
Source

Photograph showing three men, a woman and a boy in traditional Aboriginal clothing, Lorette, Quebec, 1880

Possibly the Gros-Louis family from the Wendat reserve at Lorette
Lorette, Quebec, 1880
Photographer: Jules-Ernest Livernois
PA-135187
Source

Photograph of three men and three women who appear to be flying in an open biplane, 1911

"Your Picture in a Real Aëroplane"
Unknown location, 1911
Photographers: Burk[e] and Graham
PA-029796
Source