Missionary father poses with the men of a village, Zagnanado, Benin, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Missionary father poses with the men of a village, Zagnanado, Benin, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Zagnanado, Benin, Africa
Description: 4. DAHOMEY - Zagnanado - En excursion a Sagon-sur-Oueme. ("On excursion to Sagon-on-Oueme.") A missionary father and four other Dahomey young men dressed in white suits pose in a village with a large group of men and boys, most of whom are dressed in dark colors. Three of the men from the village sit with the missionary father. In the background houses of the village are visible. 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 information about the printer: "Phototypie Mce Lescuyer, 16, r. des Remparts-d'Ainay, Lyon."
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

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