Families of the copper craftsmen guild, Cove, Benin, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Families of the copper craftsmen guild, Cove, Benin, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Cove, Benin, Africa
Description: 17. DAHOMEY - Cove - Groupe familial de la corporation des Artisans en cuivre." ("Family group of the guild of the 'Copper Craftsmen.'") Six men, eight women, and seven children pose in a courtyard beside a thatched roof house. One man and three women are sitting. Some wear white, others wear fabrics of various patterns. 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

Access: Public
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