Photo of Missie Perley, Ottawa, July 1893 – photographer William Topley
(Library and Archives Canada : Mikan 3489570)
In honour of Mother’s Day, the Children of Topley, photos taken by William Topley from Ottawa who took many photos of children in his studio, have been places on Flickr by the Library and Archives Canada.
Comprised of over 150,000 glass plate negatives as well as studio proofs and counter books, the Topley Collection dates from 1868 to 1923.
To check out the collection, go to Flickr, the Children of Topley is at https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/sets/72157651170942042/?rb=1
To read the full biography, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_James_Topley
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