Three women in traditional dress, Senegal, ca. 1920-1940

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Title: Three women in traditional dress, Senegal, ca. 1920-1940
Published / Created: 1920-1940
Publication Place: Senegal, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains a caption: "(1) Senegal (A.O.F.). - Femmes Diolas parees pour la danse." ("Diola women adorned for the dance") The back also contains information about the Catholic mission agency: "Missions des Peres du Saint-Esprit", and information about the publisher: "Edite par <>, Revue mensuelle, 30, rue Lhomond, Paris (5e), 10 fr. par an. Ch. post. 1718-45, Paris."
The women are standing outside in the forest with a missionary father. They are all dressed in traditional clothing with head dresses, prepared to attend a dance.
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 16

Access: Public
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