- Ethnohistorical collection
Penholder
Penholder belonging to notary and politician Jean-Joseph Girouard (1794-1855). It is rectangular with a floral motif border, includes an inkwell and two handles on each side.
- Accession Number 2009.16.14
- Period 19th century
- Materials metal
- Measurements 5 x 26,5 cm
Historical context
Ce porte-plume, datant du 19e siècle, a appartenu au notaire et politicien Jean-Joseph Girouard (1794-1855), député à la Chambre d’assemblée du Bas-Canada de 1831 jusqu’à la suspension de la Constitution en 1838. À la suite de sa participation à la Rébellion de 1837, il fait l’objet d’un mandat d’arrestation pour haute trahison et sera emprisonné jusqu’en 1838. Durant son incarcération, il utilise ses compétences ...
- Accession Number 2009.16.14
- Period 19th century
- Materials metal
- Measurements 5 x 26,5 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2009.016.014
Photo by Paul Dionne
- On display
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