Late 19th Century - French Notarial Act - Marriage Contract Document

This Late 19th Century French notarial act is a captivating handwritten marriage contract from 1882, offering a glimpse into civil life of the period. The document details the agreement between the parties involved, prepared 'Pardevant Me Lodoïs Daurios, notaire' (Before Master Lodoïs Daurios, notary). The elegant script and official stamps, including a 'TIMBRE' (stamp) indicating tax paid, authenticate its historical significance.

The contract outlines the 'conventions civiles de mariage' (civil conventions of the marriage) between Felix Chapouil and Eugenie Labomelie. Such documents are invaluable primary sources for genealogists, historians, and collectors of antique ephemera. This piece represents a tangible connection to 19th-century French legal and social customs, reflecting the precise legal language used for personal arrangements of the era.