Object Details
Collection Citation
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Scope and Contents
Text on front reads: "Sénégal - 153. DAKAR. - L'Abattage des Boeufs. M. D., photo, Dakar."
Translated postcard caption reads, "Senegal - 153. DAKAR. - Beef slaughter."
Additional handwritten text on front reads, "Souvenir lointains et affectueux bonjour."
Translated handwritten text on front reads, "Distant memories and affectionate hello."
Additional handwritten text on verso reads, "Comment méchante osez-vous supposer que je ne vous aime plus, que je vous ai abandonnée. Moi non plus pour aujourd'hui je ne vous embrasse pas. Affectueux souvenir, Louis. En même temps que cette carte recevez plumes et photo. Accusez réception."
Translated handwritten text on verso reads, "How cruel you are to say that I do not love you, that I abandon you. As well I will not forward you any kisses. Affectionate memory, Louis. In addition to this postcard, here are for you some feathers and photos. Acknowledgement."
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General
Image indexed by negative number.
Place
Africa
Senegal
Topic
Marketplaces
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 38: Senegal (SG)
Extent
1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Date
[19--]
Archival Repository
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
Identifier
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-16-20
Type
Archival materials
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.1985-014
EEPA
Record ID
ebl-1536871081657-1536871088403-6