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, "South Madagascar - Scenes of Malagasy Life - Funeral Convoy." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Majunga, Madagascar, 23 December 19[??]."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Comptoir Photographique G Bodemer - Majunga."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Madame et Monsieur Grouzat. Chez Mme Farbefuille Toulouse."
Original hand-written text on recto, "Despite my silence dear friend I have forgotten neither you nor your loved ones. Tell me at length about all. With affections and best wishes for the new year. Your devoted. E. Pillaud. Majunga, Madagascar."
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Local Numbers
EEPA MG-23-03
Local Note
temp 140
Place
Africa
Madagascar
Topic
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Men
Women
Creator
Comptoir Photographique G Bodemer (Majunga)
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Extent
1 Postcard (collotype., 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 2012-001-0424
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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EEPA.1985-014
EEPA
Record ID
ebl-1536871081657-1536871088182-4