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Black and white photograph showing seven small oval portraits. In the center, a priest surrounded by 6 soldiers (Zouaves pontificaux).
- Accession Number 2018.11.10
- Period 2nd half of the 19th century
- Medium and Support silver print, paper
- Technique printed
- Measurements 9,7 x 6,7 cm
Historical context
In the 1860s, the Papal States were fighting against the unification of Italy initiated by Piedmont. Fervent Catholics flocked from various countries to defend the Pope’s land possessions. A regiment of pontifical zouaves, with a distinctive uniform, incorporated these volunteers. Quebec, on the initiative of Mgr Ignace Bourget, bishop of the Montreal diocese, sent just over 500 volunteers, equipped and paid by the parishes, between...
- Accession Number 2018.11.10
- Period 2nd half of the 19th century
- Medium and Support silver print, paper
- Technique printed
- Measurements 9,7 x 6,7 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2018.011.0010
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