Button
This round metal diaper pin badge is in the colors of the green, white and red patriotes. It features a black-and-white portrait of a man (François-Marie-Thomas-Chevalier de Lorimier). Black lettering surrounds the illustration.
- Accession Number 2022.12.81
- Materials metal, paper, plastic
- Measurements 2,1 cm
Historical context
This button illustrates the execution by hanging of François-Marie-Thomas-Chevalier de Lorimier, known as Chevalier de Lorimier, on February 15, 1839, at the Pied-du-Courant prison in Montreal.
A politically committed and fervent patriot, de Lorimier became involved in the rebellions and was forced into exile in the United States in January 1838, like many other patriot leaders. Across the border, he took an active part in organizi...
- Accession Number 2022.12.81
- Materials metal, paper, plastic
- Measurements 2,1 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Simon Turmel, 2022.012.081
Photo by Michel Julien
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