Colonial Exposition poster, Madagascar, ca.1920-1940

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Title: Colonial Exposition poster, Madagascar, ca.1920-1940
Published / Created: between 1920 and 1940
Description: “ ̶ Pavillon des Missions ̶ Salle de Madagascar (Pères Jésuites) l’Observatoire deTananarive (dirigé par les Pères Jésuites). Le seul que la France possède dans l’hémisphère austral. Fondé en 1889 – Détruit en 1895 – Reconstruit en 1897. à droite: le P. Colin, Fondateur; à gauche: le P. Roblet, Cartographe célèbre; au milieu: le P. Poisson, Directgeur actuel.” Pictures of the missions exhibit on the astronomical observatory in Antananarivo led by the French Jesuits are depicted. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: "Procure de la Mission de Madagascar (Tananarive). 79, Avenue de Breteuil, Paris (XVe). Weibel, Imp.-Édit., 131 Bd Raspail. Paris." There is no handwriting on the back.
Extent: photographic postcards, 14 x 9 cm

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