Medal of the French language
Gold-plated medal for the Prix de la langue française awarded by Dupuis Frères department store to an employee. The reverse features a personalized inscription.
- Accession Number 2021.02.OBJ.64
- Marchand Dupuis Frères
- Fabricant / Éditeur C.LAMOND et fils
- Date 1926
- Materials metal, gold
- Measurements 3,5 x 2,5 cm
Historical context
In the first quarter of the 20th century, the Prix de la langue française Dupuis Frères was established within the eponymous store. The award promotes French-Canadian culture and the store’s philanthropic and patriotic spirit to the public.
Founded in 1868, Montreal department store Dupuis Frères is a destination for French Canadians. Nationalist values remained an essential part of the store’s philosophy until its c...
- Accession Number 2021.02.OBJ.64
- Marchand Dupuis Frères
- Fabricant / Éditeur C.LAMOND et fils
- Date 1926
- Materials metal, gold
- Measurements 3,5 x 2,5 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Frédéric Cloutier fonds, 2021.002.OBJ.064
Photo by Michel Pinault
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