Object Details
Creator
Comptoir Photographique G Bodemer (Majunga)
Collection Citation
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents
Original caption reads, "Malagasy Types - Mixture of Franco- Malagasy." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Majunga, Madagascar, 3 March 1911," and "Andevorante, Madagascar, 8 March 1911."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Comptoir Photographique G Bodemer - Majunga."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Monsieur le Dr Violle, Medeuj major de 2e Plane à Andevorante, Madagascar."
Original hand-written text on recto, "Majunga 3 March 1911. Have received a letter from Basse. I am a lazy bum and scoundrel. I had started a letter it is in progress and I cannot finish it. So I hastly ask you for news of the nephews and Violle. Your people are in fine shape. especially André, the last one who kisses you warmly. My wife joins me for a good handshake from your old .... , ."
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Local Numbers
EEPA MG-20-37
Local Note
temp 52
Place
Africa
Madagascar
Topic
Portrait photography -- Africa
Costume -- Africa
Textile fabrics
Women
Creator
Comptoir Photographique G Bodemer (Majunga)
Culture
Malagasy people
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Extent
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Date
ca. 1911
Container
Volume 1
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 1985-149033
Type
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture 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
Picture 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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