Collection of objects – Photographs

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Portrait of Victoria Henry

Information about the object

Historical period

Unknown

Dimensions

Height: 50.80 cm. Width: 40.20 cm.

Classification

Fine arts -- Photography

Accession number

1980.F.69

Division

Iconography -- Means of expression -- Photography

Collection

Juliette Gauthier Barette

Donor

Juliette Gauthier Barette

Category/theme

Description of the object

Covered with a plasticized membrane. Black frame in a vertical rectangular format. The background depicts a studio setting. Retouched with charcoal pencil and colors.

Value of the item

The photograph shows an Acadian woman from Bonaventure. Victoria or Victorine Henry (1880?- is believed to be the daughter of Joseph Henry and Philomène Bourque. Context to be documented.

Learn more

Genealogy of the marriage of Joseph Henry and Philomène Bourque: https://www.nosorigines.qc.ca/GenealogieQuebec.aspx?genealogie=Henry_Joseph&pid=1184856