Plate
This pewter tray is stamped with the coat of arms of Louis d’Ailleboust, seigneur de Coulonge et d’Argentenay and governor of New France from 1648 to 1651. Two hallmarks on reverse.
- Accession Number 2014.04
- Date 1726
- Materials metal, tin
- Measurements 5 x 42 cm
Historical context
This pewter platter bears the coat of arms of Louis d’Ailleboust, Seigneur de Coulonge et d’Argentenay. Born in France, in the province of Champagne, this brilliant military engineer had a fervent desire to leave for New France. He joined the Société Notre-Dame de Montréal, alongside Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve. He left La Rochelle at the end of May 1643. Upon his arrival in New France, he had four bastions built and re...
- Accession Number 2014.04
- Date 1726
- Materials metal, tin
- Measurements 5 x 42 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, 2014.004
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