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Black and white photograph of Edward Bowen (1780-1866). He was an Irish-born lawyer, judge and political figure in Lower Canada. He was the first Chief Justice of the Superior Court of the Province of Quebec and the second Chancellor of Bishop’s University.
- Accession Number 2018.11.99
- Period 2nd half of the 19th century
- Medium and Support silver print, paper; cardboard
- Technique glued, printed
- Measurements 11 x 7,7 x 0,1 cm
Historical context
This black-and-white photograph shows lawyer, judge and politician Edward Bowen (1780-1866). Born in Ireland, he arrived in Lower Canada (Quebec) in 1797, where he studied law with Jonathan Sewell and John Caldwell. He was appointed Attorney General of Lower Canada in 1808, and became Member of Parliament for William-Henry (Sorel) in 1809.
Bowen’s political career began against a backdrop in which Lower Canada’s House o...
- Accession Number 2018.11.99
- Period 2nd half of the 19th century
- Medium and Support silver print, paper; cardboard
- Technique glued, printed
- Measurements 11 x 7,7 x 0,1 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2018.011.0099
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