Did you know that Rue du Plessis-Piquet whispers tales of times long past? It is a street that holds secrets within its architecture. Let’s step back into the late 19th century. Imagine this street around 1890.
Rue du Plessis-Piquet is captured in an old photograph. The photograph is an albumin print mounted on cardboard. It shows a different time. The street seems quieter then. It also looks more intimate. The Musée d’Orsay holds this photographic treasure. Daphné Doublet-Vaudoyer donated it in 1986. The museum accepted the donation in 1988.
The photograph reveals architectural details. We see houses and possibly a “débit de boisson”. This might be an old-fashioned term for a shop or a small cafe. It gives us a glimpse into the daily life of the time. The dimensions of the photograph are H. 11.5 cm and L. 16.8 cm.
Anonyme is listed as the artist. This adds to the mystery. Who captured this moment in time? What were their thoughts as they framed the scene of Rue du Plessis-Piquet? The inscription on the mount reads “Rue du Plessis-Piquet”. It is written in violet ink. A number “7” is scrawled in black pencil.
Interestingly Le Plessis-Piquet was formerly known as Plessis-Raoul. This name dates back from 1112 to 1185. A book was written about it by Georges Teyssier in February 1885.
Today Rue du Plessis-Piquet is in Clamart. Its postal code is 92140. It has a unique identifier. That identifier is 920237235U. The Wikidata ID is Q116254763.
As we stand here now, we connect with the past. We become part of the ongoing story of Rue du Plessis-Piquet. The street has evolved but its essence remains. It is a link to the people who lived here. Their lives have shaped the street.