Object Details
Creator
Nells (Brussels)
Collection Citation
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents
Printed text on recto reads: "Congo belge, Types Kassaï." Translated postcard caption reads, "Belgian Congo. Kassaï Types."
Publisher's logo on verso and recto: "Nels." Printed text on verso reads: "Nels, Bruxelles, Serie 14 No. 9."
Postmark on verso. Dated manuscript message and address on verso, date reads: "6-12-11," message reads: "Mon cher Léon, Mes meilleurs souhaits pour 1912. Aie l'obligeance de présenter mes voeux à tous les amis de la boite. Bonnes amitiés et meilleurs souhaits à Anna. Un salut cordial à tous. Toujours en bonne santé." Translated message reads: " My dear Leon, Best wishes for 1912. Please offer my wishes to all the buddies at the office. Best regards and wishes to Anna. Cordial greetings to all. Still in good health."
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Local Numbers
EEPA CG-20-09
General
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Place
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Topic
Portrait photography
Creator
Nells (Brussels)
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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. 1911
Container
Volume 3 CG
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0961
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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Record ID
ebl-1536871081657-1536871087651-2