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Marguerite Boucicaut, 1887 (engraving)
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Marguerite Boucicaut, 1887 (engraving)
KDC384137 Marguerite Boucicaut, 1887 (engraving) by Vuillier, Gaston (1847-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite Boucicaut (nee Guerin) (1816-87); French business woman, philanthropist and humanitarian, co-founder with her husband, Aristide Boucicaut, of the Bon MarcheDepartment Stores in Paris; born into a peasant family, her early years were spent as a goat herd in Verjux, moving to Paris at the age of 13, where she worked as a laundress and learnt to read and write; with her husband she participated in the creation of the Bon Marcheas the largest Department store in the world in the late 19th century and after her husbands death in 1877, she continued to play an important role in the continuance of the shops; she was a benefactor of many charities, founding the Boucicaut hospital, financing the work of Pasteur and developing further the concept of pastoral and family welfare including the provision of pensions for the Bon Marcheemployees; the bulk of her immense fortune was left to the Bon Marchestaff; the development of department stores was a major force in democratising consumption and making society more egalitarian by giving women the freedom and ability to shop on their own; illustration from an obituary in Le Monde Illustremagazine; ); French, out of copyright
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Benefactor Bon Marche Business Business Woman Department Store Donor Founder Grand Magasin Humanitarian Pasteur Philanthropist Philanthropy Retail Shops Stores Wealthy Magasins
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This engraving captures the essence of Marguerite Boucicaut, a remarkable woman who defied societal expectations and left an indelible mark on history. In this portrait, Marguerite's piercing gaze exudes strength and determination, reflecting her extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned French businesswoman, philanthropist, and humanitarian. Born into a peasant family in Verjux, Marguerite's early years were spent tending goats. However, destiny had grander plans for her. At the age of 13, she moved to Paris where she worked as a laundress while simultaneously teaching herself how to read and write. It was during this time that she met Aristide Boucicaut, with whom she would co-found the iconic Bon Marche Department Stores. Together with her husband, Marguerite played an instrumental role in revolutionizing retail by creating the largest department store in the world at that time. Their visionary approach democratized consumption and empowered women by giving them newfound freedom to shop independently. Beyond their commercial success, Marguerite's philanthropic endeavors knew no bounds. She established charities such as the Boucicaut hospital and generously supported scientific research conducted by Louis Pasteur. Her commitment to pastoral welfare extended even further through initiatives like providing pensions for Bon Marche employees. Marguerite Boucicaut's legacy lives on not only through her immense fortune bequeathed to her staff but also through the enduring impact of department stores on society. This enchanting engraving serves as a testament to her resilience and unwavering dedication towards making the world more egalitarian for all.
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