Men making lime from coral, Hienghène, New Caledonia, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Men making lime from coral, Hienghène, New Caledonia, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Hienghène, New Caledonia, Oceania
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Le corail blanc, cuit au four, a donne la chaux. (Hienghene). ("The white coral, cooked with the furnace, makes lime. (Hienghene).") Ten indigenous men with shovels stand on a large pile of white coral. In the background other men are continuing the construction of a large stone building.
The postcard was issued by the "Missions Maristes de Nouvelle-Caledonie," a Catholic missions agency. The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information from the publisher: "Sous-Procure des Missions - 6, Rue de Bagneux, Paris-VIe."
Extent: 9.5 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 10

Access: Public
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