Chair Louis-Philippe style
Upholstered chairs with scalloped and violonné backs, scalloped belts and curved front legs.
Belonged to Louis-Joseph Papineau, who had the furniture made in France during his exile and brought the piece back with him on his return to Canada.
- Accession Number 2022.22.03
- Date 1845
- Measurements 95,3 x 44,5 x 46 cm
Historical context
These Louis-Philippe style chairs date from the Victorian period (1837-1906). They are part of a set of furniture that belonged to the Papineau family until 1986.
Trained as a lawyer, Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871) was an emblematic politician in the history of Quebec and Canada. A Member of Parliament for 28 years, he led the Parti canadien (later the Parti patriote). He defended French Canadians in sock Canada, notably during ...
- Accession Number 2022.22.03
- Date 1845
- Measurements 95,3 x 44,5 x 46 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Hughette Leblanc-Gagnon, 2022.022.003
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
Our collections are newly online and new items are added regularly. The information on the objects comes from our database, which has been improved over the years. If you have any information about this item, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Discover more
