"A native of Madagascar" "The S. P. G. has been working in Madagascar since 1866" "S. P. G. [Society for the Propagation of the Gospel] Missionary Postcard No. 55" and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
238 Madagascar - Elle est si jolie! A young woman holds a toddler on her hip. She wears a circular white cap. Behind her, a construction of poles can be seen., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed in the margin of the correspondence section is "L'Oevre des Pretres Malgaches" "79, Avenue de Breteuil, Paris XVc" "Ch. post. 567 39 Paris"
A young woman wearing patterned clothing kneels in prayer before a wooden crucifix affixed to a white wall., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed in the correspondence section is "6. Le pater." "Auxillaires Laiques des Missions 90, rue Gachard, Bruxelles Belgique".
A young woman is shown from the chest up, wearing a patterned blouse and a beaded necklace., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed in the correspondence section is "6. Un sourire du Congo. Photo Lebled. Service d'information du Congo.." "Auxillaires Laiques des Missions 90, rue Gachard, Bruxelles Belgique".
A young woman in a striped headwrap stands outdoors with several laughing children around her., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed in the correspondence section is "2. Fierte d'etre maman." "Auxiliaires Laiques des Missions 90, rue Gachard, Bruxelles Belgique".
185 Madagascar - Coiffure de femme Betsimisaraka. A young woman carries an infant on her back. Her hair is plaited in small braided coils., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed in the margin of the correspondence section is "L'Oevre des Pretres Malgaches" "79, Avenue de Breteuil, Paris XVc" "Ch. post. 567 39 Paris"
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Haut-Uele - Jeune Femme Mangbetou A young woman is shown in three-quarters profile from the shoulders up. Her hair is done in a carefully-shaped coiffure., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed in the margin of the correspondence section is "Imprimeries Reunies de Nancy".
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Madagascar - Porteuses d'Eau Several young women are shown carrying large clay water jars on their heads., and The back of the postcard has no handwriting. Printed in the margin of the correspondence section is ""Ste des Missions Evangeliques, 102, Bld. Arago (Paris)"
"Merode-Slavator. Groep trouwers. Groupe de noveaux maries." A small crowd of young women assembles outdoors, each in a patterned dress and broad-brimmed hat. Printed on the back is "Zusters van den H. Jozef Zilverstraat, Brugge. Missien in Kasai, Congo." "Soeurs de St. Joseph, rue d'Argent, Bruges, Missions au Kasai, Congo." and Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
56. Afrique (Madagascar) - Dentellieres chez les Filles de la Charite de St. Vincent de Paul a Fort Dauphin ("Lacemakers among the Girls of the Charity of St Vincent of Paul at Fort Dolphin "). A group of nineteen adolescent girls sit outside on wooden benches and make lace. A missionary sister sits with them in a chair and also works on a piece of lace. In the background stands a statue of the Virgin Mary., Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., and The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: "L'Oeuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions catholiques du monde entier. Envoyez votre offrande par Cheques Postaux: Paris, 618 25, Lyon, 72.71 ("The work of the Propagation of the Faith supports the catholic Missions of the whole world. Send your offering by Postal cheques") PROPAGATION DE LA FOI. Paris - 5, rue Monsieur, (VIIe). Lyon, 12 Rue Sala ".
