Object Details
Creator
Bessières, E.
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 recto reads: "Léopoldville. - Avenue Costermans.." Translated caption reads: "Léopoldville. - Costermans Avenue."
Manuscript message and address on verso, message reads: "Bon Baisers de Papa, sois bien sage." Translated messge reads: "Kisses from Papa, be wise."
Printed text on verso reads: "Edition E. Bessières."
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Local Numbers
EEPA CG-28-64
General
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
See Also
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa Province, Kinshasa, (Léopoldville) (-4.301564, 15.317796)
Interactive maps
Place
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Democratic Republic of the Congo -- Kinshasa Province -- Kinshasa -- (Léopoldville)
Topic
Cityscape photography
Creator
Bessières, E.
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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. 1930
Container
Volume 4 CG
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-1234
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-1536871081657-1536871087697-2