Sujet

Torch-Light Procession in the Place d'Armes, at Montreal, 1850. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Torch-Light Procession in the Place d'Armes, at Montreal, 1850. '...the citizens of Montreal [in Canada, decided on] the necessity of preparing a suitable display of Canadian industry, for exposition at the Great Industrial Congress of 1851 [to be held in London. It was therefore] '...decided to hold a Grand Provincial Industrial Exhibition, in the city of Montreal'. A celebratory procession was '...conducted by the fire brigade of the city...All the fire companies, with their engines, hose-reels, &c., drawn by horses, richly caparisoned and decorated, formed the procession. They had a most imposing appearance, and were attended and cheered by thousands of the populace, and every window and available point of sight was crowded with spectators...[View of the procession] in the Place d'Armes, in front of the great Cathedral...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

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HRM22A36_149

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Droits gérés

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34,6Mo (3,9Mo) / 42,0cm x 20,7cm / 4960 x 2439 (300dpi)

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