Contributed by Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries
Description
A replica of the allegorical "La Grande Hermine," the ship that carried Jacques Cartier to Canada, appeared in the 1897 Fête de St-Jean-Baptiste in Lewiston-Auburn.
About This Item
- Title: Replica of Jacques Cartier ship, 1897
- Creator: Joseph A. Dignard
- Creation Date: 1897-06-24
- Subject Date: 1897-06-24
- Location: Adroscoggin County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 19.4 cm x 24.2 cm
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- St. John--Anniversaries
- Parades & processions
- Ships
- New France--Discovery and exploration
- America--Discovery and exploration--French
- Cartier, Jacque, 1491-1557
- French Americans
- Public service organizations
- Floats (Parades)
- Saints
- Celebrations
People
Other Keywords
- floats
- Franco Americans
- French Americans
- French Canadians
- Jacques Cartier
- La Grande Hermine
- parades
- ship replicas
- St. Jean Baptiste parade
For more information about this item, contact:
Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 753-6545
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