Object Details
Creator
Holy Ghost Fathers
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: "Missies der PP. v.d. H. Geest / Missions des PP. du St. Esprit / Olifantsslaganden - 103 Kg. ivoor. / Défenses d'éléphant - 103 Kgs. d'ivoire." Translated postcard caption reads, "Missions of the Holy Ghost Fathers / Elephant tusks. 103 kilograms of ivory."
Publisher's logo on verso: "Nels." Additional printed text on verso reads: "Missiehuis H. Geest, Lier."
Manuscript message and address on verso. Postmarked postage stamp on verso.
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Local Numbers
EEPA CG-34-06
General
Title source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Place
Africa
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Topic
Hunting
Creator
Holy Ghost Fathers
Nells (Brussels)
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African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)
Extent
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Date
ca. 1931
Container
Volume 4 CG
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-1276
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-1536871081657-1536871087704-3