Martin-Bâton

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-26

Identity

Gardener at Villa 55 who owns a poodle that resembles Lambertye.

Diary References

1874

• March 26: His dog mentioned: "J'ai encore vu le chien, chien de Martin-Bâton notre jardinier" (I saw the dog again, Martin-Bâton our gardener's dog).

Context

• Gardener at family's new villa (number 55)
• Owns young poodle that Marie likes
• Dog remarkably resembles Lambertye
• French name suggests local hire
• Part of villa staff

Related Entries

• Villa 55 - Workplace
• #Lambertye - Dog resembles him

Research Notes

• "Martin-Bâton" unusual compound surname
• Gardeners often lived on property
• Marie's fascination with "common" dogs continues