Object Details
Creator
Maison Elbeuvienne (Elbeuf, France)
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, "Nossy Bé - Sakalava Women - Weaving Rafia." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Madagascar."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Maision Elbeuvienne, Elbeuf (France)."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Miss L. Dorhorger, 128 E 7 St, Erie, Pennsylvania U.S. America."
Original hand-written text on verso, "Helle Ville Madagascar 2/26. Dear Lena, Wish you could see this Island full of color. Here 5 hrs. Love, E. Vaunn."
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Local Numbers
EEPA MG-04-08
Local Note
temp 135
See Also
Madagascar, Antsiranana province, Nosy Bé (-13.33333, 48.25)
Interactive maps
Place
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Antsiranana province, -- Nosy Bé
Occupation
Artists
Topic
Weaving
Women
Men
Provenance
Julian Dunn, Purchase; FY 1993 EEPA 1993-013
Creator
Maison Elbeuvienne (Elbeuf, France)
Culture
Sakalava (Malagasy people)
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Extent
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Date
ca. 1910
Container
Volume 1
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 1995-013-0125
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
ebl-1536871081657-1536871088157-4