Bonnie Airlie
In the University of St Andrews photographic collection came across this delightful photograph taken on the approach to Airlie castle in 1890. It would be fun to write a short … Continue reading Bonnie Airlie
Tag: Photography
Harborne Hall hands
I have been looking at the University of St Andrews Photographic Collection where I came across the Lady Henrietta Gilmour Photographic Collection of 1500 prints and 145 lantern slides. Among … Continue reading Harborne Hall hands
a bridge
One of the first photographs taken by my father: his parents by Aberfeldy bridge:
Squint
This calotype, taken in Forres, circa 1882, includes my father’s grandfather, John Gordon [seated in the centre]. If you look closely you will see that he has a squint. John … Continue reading Squint
Kodak adverts
1889: 1889: 1889: 1891: 1897: 1898: 1899: 1904: 1904: 1907: 1907: 1908: 1909: 1909: 1924: 1928: 1929: 1936: 1943: 1944: 1944: 1945: 1952: 1953: 1953: 1954: 1955: 1955: 1956: 1956: … Continue reading Kodak adverts
TWENTYSIX GASOLINE STATIONS
This book by Ed Ruscha delivers exactly what its title promises, reproducing 26 photographs of gasoline stations. The books is defined by a “professional polish, a clear-cut machine finish.” Ruscha … Continue reading TWENTYSIX GASOLINE STATIONS
