Object Details
Creator
Nells (Brussels)
International Rubber and Fibers Exhibition (June 1914 : London)
Collection Citation
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents
Printed caption on verso reads: "From cannibalism to civilisation / The Belgian Congo negroes are often stalwart and good featured men: This pictures shows three Bapoto warriors."
Additional printed text on verso reads: "International Rubber and Fibers Exhibition. London June 1914. / Issued by the Agricultural Department. Colonial Office. Brussels." Publisher's logo on verso: "Nels."
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Local Numbers
EEPA CG-05-13
General
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Place
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Topic
Body arts
Portrait photography -- Africa
Body marking -- Africa
Creator
Nells (Brussels)
International Rubber and Fibers Exhibition (June 1914 : London)
Culture
Poto (African people)
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Extent
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Date
ca. 1914
Container
Volume 1
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0613
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.1985-014
EEPA
Record ID
ebl-1536871081657-1536871087594-5