Young women making lace, Faradofay, Madagascar, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Young women making lace, Faradofay, Madagascar, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Faradofay, Madagascar, Africa
Description: 56. Afrique (Madagascar) - Dentellieres chez les Filles de la Charite de St. Vincent de Paul a Fort Dauphin ("Lacemakers among the Girls of the Charity of St Vincent of Paul at Fort Dolphin "). A group of nineteen adolescent girls sit outside on wooden benches and make lace. A missionary sister sits with them in a chair and also works on a piece of lace. In the background stands a statue of the Virgin Mary.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: "L'Oeuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions catholiques du monde entier. Envoyez votre offrande par Cheques Postaux: Paris, 618 25, Lyon, 72.71 ("The work of the Propagation of the Faith supports the catholic Missions of the whole world. Send your offering by Postal cheques") PROPAGATION DE LA FOI. Paris - 5, rue Monsieur, (VIIe). Lyon, 12 Rue Sala ".
Extent: 9.25 x 14 cm.

Repository: Yale Divinity Library
Collection Title: Missionary Postcard Collection
Collection/Other Creator: Yale Divinity Library Special Collections. Divinity School. Day Missions Library
Collection Date: 1880-1950
Container / Volume: Box 5

Access: Public
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