Children fetching water at the spring, Zagnanado, Benin, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Children fetching water at the spring, Zagnanado, Benin, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Zagnanado, Benin, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
DAHOMEY - Source de la ferme de Zagnanado. ("Wellspring of the farm of Zagnanado.") Twelve young men and women, widely ranging in ages, pose around a natural spring. Some stand in the water and hold buckets over their heads. The water issues from a rock about eight to ten feet above the surface of the small pool. Postcard issued by "Missions Africaines, 150, Cours Gambetta, Lyon."
The back of the postcard is blank.
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 6

Access: Public
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