Object Details
Creator
Nells (Brussels)
Thill, Ernest (Brussels)
Collection Citation
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents
Printed recto caption reads: "Léopoldville; Aspect des bateaux fluviaux."
Translated postcard caption reads: "Léopoldville; View of the river boats."
Manuscript message on verso, message reads: "Mon cher Jean-Pierre, ta longue lettre m'a bien fait plaisir mais je n'ai moi le temps que de t'envoyer une petite carte pour te dire que j'espère que tu es tout à fait guéri et de nouveau en forme pour bien apprendre tout ce que l'on t'enseigne!! Dans 3 mois je serai de retour et j'espère que vous aurez alors tous de bonnes vacances... si l'on est bien sage d'ici là. Bon baisers. Je n'ai non plus pas reçu ton bulletin. Papa."
Translated message reads: "My dear Jean-Pierre, Your long letter pleased me very much but I have myself only the time to send you a little postcard to tell you that I hope that you are fully recovered and again able to learn well all that is taught to you!! In 3 months time I shall be back and I hope that you all will have a good vacation... if you have been very nice until then. Kisses. I have not yet received your report card. Dad. "
Publisher's logo on recto and verso: "Nels." Printed text on verso reads: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles."
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Local Numbers
EEPA CG-47-43
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
Transportation
Boats and boating
Creator
Nells (Brussels)
Thill, Ernest (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. 1910
Container
Volume 5 CG
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-1544
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
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