Object Details
Creator
Alcobia, J. N. (photographer)
Thill, Ernest (Brussels)
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 caption on verso reads: "L'Ivoire au Congo Belge." Translated postcard caption reads: "Ivory in the Belgian Congo."
Manuscript message and address on verso, message reads: "Gambari, le 19/3/29. Mon cher Henrotte, Je m'excuse de ne pas avoir envoyé le montant prêté, seulement à ce jour nous nous trouvons toujours dans la même situation et comme Charles attendons qu'Irumu veuille bien nous payer. Notre bon souvenir de nous deux, encore merci pour le charmant acceuil." Translated accompanying text on verso reads: "Gambari, 19/3/29. My dear Henrotte, I apologize for not having sent the amount loaned, but to this day we are still in the same situation and like Charles are waiting for Irumu to be willing to pay us. Greetings from both of us. Thank you again for the charming welcome."
Postmarked postage stamp on verso.
Publisher's logo on verso: "Nels." Printed text on verso reads: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles," and "Photo: J. N. d'Alcobia."
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Local Numbers
EEPA CG-34-02
General
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Place
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Topic
Hunting
Creator
Alcobia, J. N. (photographer)
Thill, Ernest (Brussels)
Nells (Brussels)
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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. 1929
Container
Volume 4 CG
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-1273
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-1536871081657-1536871087704-0