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Studio Arthur Gendreau: Historic Photographs of Ste-Anne-de-la-Pocatiere (3) | Kamouraska, Qc

This is the third in a series of posts about the Quebec photographer Arthur Gendreau of Ste-Anne-de-la-Pocatiere (Quebec). These historic images have been graciously provided by Gendreau descendant Brian O’Hara, after he came across one of my postcards which featured  a photograph by Gendreau.

With this follow-up photograph (and others to come) we find out that Arthur was not the only photographer in the Gendreau family.

Can anyone tell me something more about these cameras?

Notes from Brian O’Hara

The last photo is on the back porch of the house with Cleophas on the right with the old style wooden camera. Two of his sons are with him with their cameras. Alphonse on the left and Edmond in the middle. The woman looking out the door is my great grandmother  Marie- Louise . I suppose this photo was taken by Arthur Gendreau.



April 6, 2010 Posted by | . | , , , | 12 Comments

Studio Arthur Gendreau: Historic Photographs of Ste-Anne-de-la-Pocatiere (2/3) | Kamouraska, Qc

A few days ago reader Brian O’Hara shared some historic photographs of Ste-Anne-de-la-Pocatiere which had been taken by a relative of his – a M. Arthur Gendreau.  Today Brian is sharing a truly superb image of M. Gendreau himself,  standing  inside his photography studio with two young children (perhaps his own?).  It’s a fascinating glimpse into the interior of a ca.1925 photography studio.

Attention camera buffs!

If you can identify anything in these pictures,

 please drop me a line in the comment box below. Read more »

February 11, 2010 Posted by | 16900022 | , , , | 13 Comments