Object Details
Collection Citation
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents
Translated postcard caption reads, "Belgian Congo. Basoko. Weaving of baskets used to transport rubber." Manuscript date and address on verso, address reads,"Mademoiselle Lily Gérard. Feluy, Arquennes." Date reads: "24-5-19." Stamped text on verso reads: "Elisabethville." Postmarks on verso.
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Local Numbers
EEPA CG-04-04
General
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Copy and Version Identification Note
Items EEPA CG-04-01, CG-04-02, CG-04-03 and CG-04-04 bear duplicate recto images.
See Also
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Orientale Province, Basoko (1.23333, 23.6)
Interactive maps
Place
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Orientale Province -- Basoko
Occupation
Artists
Topic
Basket making
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Extent
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Date
ca. 1919
Container
Volume 1
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0595
Type
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Collection Rights
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Genre/Form
Postcards
Collection Restrictions
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
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EEPA
Record ID
ebl-1536871081657-1536871087592-0