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WHO WAS ADELINE?

At the presbytery, the presence of a servant was essential to the good keeping of the house and to the well-being of the priest.

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Photography of Adeline
20th century, circa 1998
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Archives of the Fondation des Amis du Vieux presbytère de Batiscan

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Her main tasks were those of housekeeping, cooking, washing, ironing and mending clothes, soap and candle making, as well as several outdoor chores...

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Washing corner
19th century, circa 1816
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Archives of the Fondation des Amis du Vieux presbytère de Batiscan

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Washing corner
19th century, circa 1816
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Archives of the Fondation des Amis du Vieux presbytère de Batiscan

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Bucket bench
19th century, before 1850
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada
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Credits:
Collection of the Musée de la civilisation
Idra Labrie

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Shoulder yoke
19th century, circa 1800
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada
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Credits:
Collection of the Musée de la civilisation
Idra Labrie

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Washboard
19th century, circa 1825
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Collection of the Musée de la civilisation
Idra Labrie

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Candle molds and candle box
19th century, circa 1800
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada
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Credits:
Collection of the Musée de la civilisation
Idra Labrie

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Snuffler
19th century, circa 1800
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada
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Credits:
Collection of the Musée de la civilisation
Idra Labrie

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DINNER'S READY!

The eating habits at the presbytery were similar to those of the common people. Farm products (fruit, vegetables, eggs, cheese, meat and fish) were the main part of the menu. Bread was a staple item of the diet since it was cheap and kept the appetite in check. It accompanied every meal.

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Bread bin
19th century, circa 1800
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada
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Credits:
Collection of the Musée de la civilisation
Archives of the Fondation des Amis du Vieux presbytère de Batiscan

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Bread bin
19th century, circa 1800
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada

Credits:
Collection of the Musée de la civilisation
Idra Labrie

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Toaster
19th century, circa 1800
Batiscan (Quebec), Canada
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Credits:
Collection of the Musée de la civilisation
Idra Labrie