Author: Bernier, Jacques
Title: Les Intérieurs Domestiques des Menuiseirs et Charpentiers de la Région de Québec, 1810-1819 (National Museum of Man Mercury Series, History Division Paper No. 23)
Description: Ottawa: National Museums of Canada/Musées Nationaux du Canada, 1977. Paper bound in yellow wrappers, first edition, quarto, 83pp. Bottom corner lightly bumped else very good. 290 grams. A FRENCH language book, entitled “Les Intérieurs Domestiques des Menuiseirs et Charpentiers de la Région de Québec, 1810-1819,” by Jacques Bernier. It looks at the art of traditional wood working and furniture craftsmanship in rural Quebec at the beginning of the 19th century. The book is an examination of the ordinary habitant of Lower Canada’s humble home, and the material one would have found inside. Details on armoires, cabinets and other large pieces. Also details of lesser items, such as chairs, boxes, etc… The book beings with material on the home itself, before moving into an examination of the contents. An interesting book, and a good reference for anyone interested in folk art, the homes of old Quebec, and so on. The book contains 15 black & white plates, of photographs, diagrams & plans, and so on. The book is part of the National Museum of Canada’s Series, and as such is written and researched to the very highest historical standards. It is written entirely in French. The book is 84 pages long, and is large format, measuring about 8.5 x 11 inches.

Keywords: Jacques Bernier; Intérieurs Domestiques Menuiseirs Charpentiers Région Québec Cdn Museums


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