- Ethnohistorical collection
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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
Dans les années 1860, les États pontificaux se battent contre l’unification de l’Italie initiée par le Piémont. Les catholiques les plus fervents accourent de divers pays pour défendre les possessions terrestres du pape. Un régiment de zouaves pontificaux, à l’uniforme distinctif, incorpore ces volontaires. Le Québec, à l’initiative de Mgr Ignace Bourget, évêque du diocèse de Montréal, envoie ainsi un peu plus de 50...
- 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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