Two women grinding and sifting grain, Lubunda, Congo, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Two women grinding and sifting grain, Lubunda, Congo, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Lubunda, Congo, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
An indigenous girl grinds grain with a large pole and a mortar. An older woman sits on the ground next to her sifting the grain in a basket. Various chickens walk about where they work.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Missies der PP. v. d. H. Geest - Missions des PP. du St. Esprit. -- Eetmaalbereiding (Lubunda) - Preparation du repas (Lubunda)." ("Mission of Fathers of the Holy Spirit. -- Preparation of the meal (Lubunda).") The back also contains information about the printer: "Missiehuis H. Geest, Lier."
Extent: 8.5 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

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