Convent prepares for fete; Women collect water, Āttūr, India, ca. 1920-1940

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Title: Convent prepares for fete; Women collect water, Āttūr, India, ca. 1920-1940
Published / Created: between 1920 and 1940
Description: “Salem. ̶ Couvent indigène et préparation du’un reposoir pour la Fête-Dieu.” A convent is depicted with a temporary grass shelter against one wall, constructed to hold the sacraments during the celebratation of the feast of Corpus Christi. “Salem. (Indes). ̶ Porteuses d’eau. Three women are shown carrying large vessels containing water on their heads. The name of the publisher, “A. Dubosq, édit., Commes (Calvados) ̶ Déposé.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is an address handwritten in French on the back.
Extent: photographic postcards, 14 x 9 cm

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