Indigenous woodworking shop, Watsa, Congo, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Indigenous woodworking shop, Watsa, Congo, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Watsa, Congo, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the printer: "Ern. Thill, Bruxelles."
Watsa - L'atelier de menuiserie. ("Watsa - the workshop of woodworking.") Two indigenous men stand under a thatched-roof pavilion at work on a piece of wood with sawdust and wood shavings at their feet. Three young men stand in front of the workshop holding baskets. Postcard issued by Mission Dominicaine du Congo Belge.
Extent: 8.75 x 13.75 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 8

Access: Public
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