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Photograph by Élizabeth Poirier
Information about the object
Historical period
c. 1905
Dimensions
Height: 50.80 cm. Width: 40.80 cm.
Classification
Fine arts -- Photography
Accession number
1980.F.193
Division
Iconography -- Means of expression -- Photography
Collection
Juliette Gauthier Barette
Donor
Juliette Gauthier Barette
Category/theme
Description of the object
Vertical rectangular frame with rounded corners and oval interior. Covered with a plasticized membrane.
Value of the item
The object bears witness to the life of a person of Acadian origin from Bonaventure. Élizabeth Poirier (1820–1904) was the daughter of Pierre and Marguerite Bernard. On January 25, 1853, she married Fabien Bujold. The woman is standing, wearing a coat and hat. The Museum also has portrait 1980.F.86 B, which depicts Côme Bujold, the son of Fabien and Elizabeth Poirier.
Learn more
For the complete genealogy of this family: https://www.nosorigines.qc.ca/GenealogieQuebec.aspx?genealogie=Poirier_Elizabeth&pid=659697