Category: Work

Prose As Light As a Feather

Even if few inhabitants in the 17th century know how to read and write, a quill and an inkwell are essential accessories to communicate and are used daily […]

The Fur Trade

Trading with members of First Nations is frequent at the time and those meetings are an occasion to exchange fur, meat but also brandy, which at that time […]

The Mess Tin

In the 17th century, wooden mess tins were used at mealtime when on a boat or canoe trip, but they were rarely used for table service.

Jean Lemoyne, Pioneer

Settling in on lands in New France means clearing the territory first. It is a difficult task, which is why some colonists find it hard to clear more […]

Mathurin Tessier and Élisabeth Estourneau

Crop cultivation is a difficult task requiring long hours, this is why even wives participate.

Cooper’s Hammer

Tool used by inhabitants to tighten and loosen the barrels’ cooperage.

Windmill Order

The tenants had the obligation to grind their grains at the windmill of the seigniory they lived in. However, discontent in regards of lengthy delays or very costly […]

Île du Large Windmill

In accordance with the seigneurial regime, the seigneur was required to build a windmill on the lands granted to him during his first year of occupation. In return, […]

Powder Horn

The powder horn was used to store the powder needed for firearms, particularly on hunting expeditions.

Bullet Mould (detail)

Bullet Mould

This accessory was used to fabricate firearm ammunition.

John Jones Ross

John Jones Ross (1831–1901), physician by training living in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, was Quebec premier from 1884 to 1887.