Badge safety
Metal badge topped with a beaver worn by the Dupuis store detective, circa 1970-1978.
- Accession Number 2021.02.OBJ.141
- Marchand Dupuis Frères
- Fabricant / Éditeur William Scully Limited
- Date 1978 an
- Materials metal, chrome
- Measurements 5,5 x 4 x 1 cm
Historical context
The department stores that sprang up at the turn of the 20th century, with their size and multiple departments, proved to be living spaces in their own right. Such is the case of Dupuis Frères, a Montreal store dedicated to French-Canadians.
Numerous services, such as maintenance, delivery, catering and security, were put in place to ensure the smooth running of the store. This is illustrated by the badge worn by the Dupuis Frère...
- Accession Number 2021.02.OBJ.141
- Marchand Dupuis Frères
- Fabricant / Éditeur William Scully Limited
- Date 1978 an
- Materials metal, chrome
- Measurements 5,5 x 4 x 1 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Frédéric Cloutier fonds, 2021.002.OBJ.141
Photo by Michel Pinault
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