Missionary father poses with seven boys, Benin, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Missionary father poses with seven boys, Benin, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Benin, Africa
Description: 16. DAHOMEY - Le Pere Ledis ("Father Ledis.") A Missionary father poses with seven Dahomey boys who sit or kneel in front of him or at his side. They pose in the midst of various trees and plants. One of the boys sits on a tree stump. Postcard issued by "Missions Africaines, 150, Cours Gambetta, Lyon."
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the printer: "Phototypie Mce Lescuyer, 16, r. des Remparts-d'Ainay, Lyon."
Extent: 14 x 9 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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