Business card
Black and white photograph of Jacques Viger (1787-1858). He was Montreal’s first mayor. He was also an antiquarian and archaeologist, as well as a journalist, author, militia officer, civil servant, landowner and collector.
- Accession Number 2018.11.59
- Fabricant / Éditeur Livernois
- Period 1st half of the 19th century
- Medium and Support silver print, paper; cardboard
- Technique glued, printed
- Measurements 10,5 x 7,1 x 0,1 cm
Historical context
During the 19th century, the small photo known as a calling card was commonly exchanged between family members, citizens, tourists and collectors. Calling cards of important figures in Montreal’s history can be found in the personal collections of many Montrealers. Such is the case with this one depicting Montreal’s first mayor, Jacques Viger.
With the adoption of its first charter in 1832, Montreal held elections in 18...
- Accession Number 2018.11.59
- Fabricant / Éditeur Livernois
- Period 1st half of the 19th century
- Medium and Support silver print, paper; cardboard
- Technique glued, printed
- Measurements 10,5 x 7,1 x 0,1 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2018.011.0059
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