Old Schwamb Mill

The Aged Schwamb Mill in Arlington, Massachusetts, was a leading producer of round and oval photograph frames from the mid-1860s onward. Its early achievements was pushed by the widespread curiosity in photography and the level of popularity of relatives portraits that began at about that time. A minimal variety of frames are nonetheless being produced… Continue reading Old Schwamb Mill

The Quality of Being Eccentric.

Elliptical lathes are a type of lathe machine that is used to carve finished circular and oval picture frames. These machines are designed to rotate the wood blank in a variable elliptical motion, which is controlled by a combination of the rear drive mechanism and large faceplates. The Old Schwamb Mill in Arlington, Massachusetts is… Continue reading The Quality of Being Eccentric.

Grocery store, Upper Canada Village – Ontario, Canada, 2017

Grocery retail store, Higher Canada Village – Ontario, Canada, 2017 Posted by Photographie Alexi “Alvin” Dagher Pictures on 2017-06-23 16:48:35 Tagged: , 1860s , Alvin , B&W , Grocery keep , Group of Objects , Historical past , Jar , Goods , No Persons , North America , Previous City , Old-fashioned , Pictures ,… Continue reading Grocery store, Upper Canada Village – Ontario, Canada, 2017