Missionary sisters standing by women with sewing machines, Congo, ca. 1934

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Title: Missionary sisters standing by women with sewing machines, Congo, ca. 1934
Published / Created: 1934
Publication Place: Congo, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is stamped and postmarked, and is closely covered with handwriting. Printed at the bottom of the correspondence section is "Mission des Filles de la Charite Nsona-Mbata Missie van de Dochters de Lief de te Nsona-Mbata." "La lecon de couture. Aan het naalmachien."
Two Catholic missionary sisters stand outdoors, next to a trio of women seated before sewing machines. Behind them, a thatch-roofed building and trees are visible.

Repository: Yale Divinity Library
Call Number: RG 101
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 22

Access: Public
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