I left off yesterday mentioning the seigneurial system of New France, which can still be seen today when you fly over: long strips of land with waterfront access. The old system is still echoed in the Canadian legal system- old French measurements of the time remain legal when describing lands under the old system.
This map of the era shows it in vivid detail.
This beautiful clock always catches my eye.
Household items of New France are seen here.
This contemporary sculpture is a family tree of Catherine Moitie, one of the filles du roi. Each line represents a branch of her family. In five generations, she had six hundred descendants. Millions of Canadians count a fille du roi among their ancestors.
New France was also highly religious, and if you were a woman who didn't want to raise a family, perhaps becoming a nun was the way to go, and they did provide a great number of services, including medical and educational services. Marie de l'Incarnation was one of them.
This cabinet is an example of a flourishing tradition of craftsmanship in New France.
I close off today with this reminder as to how religious New France was.
On a drive to Gaspé a few years ago, the strips of land radiating out from the St. Lawrence were clearly visible.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite something to see from the air.
DeleteI like the clock and the cabinet. Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!
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Delete...William, thanks for this interesting post!
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DeleteI've missed a few days of your blog so catching up. I find New France interesting, maybe because I so enjoy Old Quebec city. That clock is a stunner. Hope all is well and you aren't frozen up there! (I think you do much better in winter than I!)
ReplyDeleteI'm behind in reading again.
DeleteThere is a rich history in Quebec.
ReplyDeleteThere is.
DeleteI remember trying to teach the seigneurial system and comparing it to our system of concessions and the prairie townships.
ReplyDeleteIt's complicated.
DeleteWonderful artefacts.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteInteresting history from New France.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of that.
DeleteI liked the family tree. I don't really understand what "fille de roi" refers to.
ReplyDeleteLiterally translated, daughters of the king. As a concept, young women from France becoming settlers in New France and having children. It worked.
DeleteThat clock reminds me of one we had.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty.
DeleteThe French settlers were very devout. Many technologies they used were developed to cope with conditions here.
ReplyDeleteThat is true.
DeleteInteresting story about the seigneurial system of New France.
ReplyDeleteIt's quite intricate.
DeleteO ja, the clock is really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
DeleteIntriguing exhibit ~ and yes that clock is beautiful ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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DeleteEnjoyable, thank you!
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DeleteMy oldest grandson is a descendant of a Fille du Roi.
ReplyDeleteOne of many.
DeleteIt really is complicated.
ReplyDeleteQuite so.
DeleteEnjoyable to read and see
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI do like the clock.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Me too.
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