Print advertising

Advertising in the form of a letter. White paper with green and red printing. For the purchase of raw furs by the Hudson’s Bay Company from an individual. In French 1950. Signed by the manager of the raw furs purchasing department.

  • Accession Number 2021.11.36.4
  • Date 1957
  • Medium and Support ink, paper
  • Measurements 28 x 21,5 cm
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Historical context

This letter advertisement was published by the Hudson’s Bay Company on December 9, 1950. Signed by J. Émile Perras, Manager of the Raw Furs Purchasing Department and written in French, it was addressed to commission trappers, promising them the highest prices on the furs they would supply to the company. The timing of this advertisement at the beginning of December was perfect: winter was the best season for trapping, and Christmas...

  • Accession Number 2021.11.36.4
  • Date 1957
  • Medium and Support ink, paper
  • Measurements 28 x 21,5 cm
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© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Frédéric Cloutier fonds, 2021.011.036.4

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