"Preaching in a Village, Bengal." Missionaries are preaching to women and children, both sitting and standing in front of indigenous buildings. Additional information on the postcard reads, "Church of England Zenana Missionary Society, 27, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Series XII." There is a handwritten note on the back
"Indes. - Une Tournée de Baptêmes - Soeurs de St-Joseph d'Annecy." Two missionaries are gathered with many children, preparing them to be baptized. They are standing in front of a house with a thatched roof. This postcard was printed in Annemasse, France.
"Catéchistes Missionnaires de Marie Immaculée. En Expèdition, le dèpart." Missionaries prepare to depart on a journey. Two missionaries stand next to a covered wagon pulled by oxen, while a third is in the wagon. One man holds the oxen in place, another passes up a package to the missionary in the wagon, and a third stands next to the wagon carrying a basket on his head.
Subject (Geographic):
India
Subject (Topic):
Animals; Clergy; Indigenous populations; Transport
"13. Cathéchistes Missionnaires de Marie-Immaculée - Nagpore [Nagpur] Hindoustan [Hindustan]. Un départ pour une expédition." Missionaries climb into a covered wagon, as they prepare for a journey. One man drives the oxen, and a man and woman help the missionaries with their bags. The postcard also notes the publisher as, "Regnault, Photo - Orléans." There is a handwritten note on the back of this postcard.
Subject (Geographic):
Nagpur (Maharashtra, India)
Subject (Topic):
Animals; Clergy; Indigenous populations; Transport
"Mission du Maduré [Madura]. 22. - Leçon de catéchisme: Il a donné sa vie pour nous." Missionaries are standing before a group of children, teaching them the catechism. The teacher is using a picture on an easel of Christ dying on the cross. The students are sitting with their backs toward the camera, facing the teacher. Additional information indicates that this postcard was printed in Paris, France.
"Missionary Catechists of Mary Immaculate - Bangalore [Bengaluru] - Hindustan. - Traveling in the Jungle." Missionaries are travelling in the jungle and through a stream on carts pulled by oxen and drien by men. Some women and children stand next to them.
"Les Capucins francais aux Indes. La Mission du Sacré-Coeur au Rajputana [Rajasthan]. En visite dans les villages des Mhers. La Maison d'un riche Banya (commerçant) dans une rue de Bhawanikhera." Missionaries visit the village of Mhers. They are at the house of Banya, a rich merchant, and are speaking with a group of people on the front step. Additional information on the back directs monetary offerings to Paris, France. There is a handwritten note on the back of this postcard.
"Les Capucins francais aux Indes. La Mission du Sacré-Coeur au Rajputana [Rajasthan]. En visite dans les villages des Mhers. Le T. R. P. Armand à Bhawanikhera. L'intérieur d'une cour." Missionaries are visiting the city of Mhers and speak with some people in a courtyard. The houses on the sides of courtyard have thatched roofs. Additional information on the back directs monetary offerings to Paris, France. There is a handwritten note on the back of this postcard.
"Les Capucins francais aux Indes. La Mission du Sacré-Coeur au Rajputana [Rajasthan]. En visite dans les villages des Mhers. La maison des masters (maÎtres d'école) à Bhawanikhera ; devant, des lits renversés au grand air." Missionaries are visiting the town of Mhers. They are speaking with school teachers and standing in front of overturned beds, which are being aired out. Additional information on the back directs monetary offerings to Paris, France.
“Corée. ̶ Missionnaires et Chrétiens.” Two missionary fathers are shown with a group of Christian men and young children. The local men are dressed in white robes and wear traditional Korean hats. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.