Echelle Catholique, Historique et Chronologique [Catholic Ladder, History and Chronology], 1846-1847

Item — Folder: Oversize 3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection consists of hand-drawn and commercially printed Catholic ladders designed by Francis Norbert Blanchet between 1840 and 1859. The hand-drawn 1840 ladder is believed to have been drawn by Blanchet. The ladder matches extant examples of Blanchet’s handwriting and is addressed to his brother, A. M. A. Blanchet, at Cedars parish in Canada. Also included in the collection are three printed lithograph ladders with instructions written in French (1846-47 ladder), Spanish (1856 ladder), and English (1859 ladder). There are also photostatic copies of two additional early examples of Blanchet ladders. The collection also includes one Pictorial Catechism printed in 1896 that was designed by Albert Lacombe based off Blanchet’s ladders.

Dates

Creation: 1846-1847

Creator

From the Collection: Blanchet, Francis Norbert, 1795-1883 (Person)
From the Collection: Lacombe, Albert, 1827-1916 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.44 Cubic Feet (1 telescoping box (30 x 4.5 x 4.5); 2 oversize folders (20 x 24); 2 oversize folders (30 x 42); 1 framed object (60 x 9))