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Black and white photograph of the bust of John Colborne (1778-1863), 1st Baron Seaton and Governor General of Canada from 1837 to 1882 (against the Patriotes).
- Accession Number 2018.11.56
- Fabricant / Éditeur Desmarais & Cie
- Period 2nd half of the 19th century
- Medium and Support silver print, paper; cardboard
- Technique glued, printed
- Measurements 10,59 x 7,1 x 0,1 cm
Historical context
John Colborne (1778-1863), 1st Baron Seaton, British lieutenant-colonel, distinguished himself at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada from 1828 to 1836, he was then appointed commander-in-chief of troops in both Canadas. Appointed governor in mid-December 1838, he is credited with the harsh suppression of the 1837 and 1838 rebellions in Lower Canada. At the time of his death, he was remembered in England as...
- Accession Number 2018.11.56
- Fabricant / Éditeur Desmarais & Cie
- Period 2nd half of the 19th century
- Medium and Support silver print, paper; cardboard
- Technique glued, printed
- Measurements 10,59 x 7,1 x 0,1 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2018.011.0056
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