- Ethnohistorical collection
Hat brush
Hat brush from the John Henderson & Co. company, located on Notre-Dame Street in Montreal in the 19th century (1834-1889). One of the most famous hat and fur stores of the period was the John Henderson Company.
- Accession Number 2008.2
- Marchand John Henderson & Co.
- Period 19th century
- Materials hair, wood
- Measurements 3,5 x 3,3 x 15 cm
Historical context
Une brosse. Un objet humble pour l’entretien de vêtements de prestige, chapeaux et fourrures dont les biens nantis aiment se parer.
Un nom, un métier, une adresse. En 1834, l’homme d’affaires d’origine irlandaise John Henderson ouvre son commerce de chapellerie et de fourrure rue Saint-Jacques, au cœur marchand et financier de Montréal. Dans le courant du 19e siècle, de nombreuses boutiques spécialisées s’y implant...
- Accession Number 2008.2
- Marchand John Henderson & Co.
- Period 19th century
- Materials hair, wood
- Measurements 3,5 x 3,3 x 15 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2008.002
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