Women carrying jars of water on their heads, Madagascar, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Women carrying jars of water on their heads, Madagascar, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Madagascar, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Madagascar - Porteuses D'eau ("Carrying water"). Three women stand single file on a path carrying jars of water on their heads. One woman also carries a baby on her back. In the distance a hillside covered in buildings is visible.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the publisher: "Societe des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Bld. Arago (Paris)". The back also contains information about the printer: "BRAUN & Cie, Imp. Mulhouse-Dornach".
Extent: 9 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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