“5. ̶ Madagascar. ̶ Retour des sources.” Women are shown on a country road carrying water. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Pour ‘l’Œuvre des Prêtres Malgaches’, 79, Avenue de Breteuil, Paris XVe. Ch. Post. 567-39 Paris”. There is on handwriting on the back.
"Les Capucins Français Aux Indes. La Mission Du Sacré-Coeur Au Rajputana [Rajasthan]. Le tissage. La préparation des fils." Women are preparing thread for weaving. They wrap it around posts that are stuck in the ground. A group of people stands next to them, watching the process. Additional information directs donations to Paris, France.
"Series XII. - 4. Native business." An elderly woman and a young woman work with what looks like cow manure as they squat on the ground. Additional information on the back notes that postcard profits benefit Industrial Schools in India.
“India ̶ Serie I ̶ 12. Ore di riposo.” A team of oxen are shown resting near a wagon with several workers nearby. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81 ̶ Telefono 40-115.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Missions Salésiennes. Congo Belge II. 7. Ecole d’agriculture de la Kafubu ̶ Les laboureurs.” Students workers from the mission agricultural school are shown in a field with oxen, possibly plowing. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C. C. P. Lyon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” There is no handwriting on the back.
“22. Madagascar. ̶ La Foule recueillie dans l’Église.” Worshipers are shown bowed in prayer inside a large Western style church. Paper banners hang from wires above the congregation. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Pour ‘l’Œuvre des Prêtres Malgaches’, 79, Avenue de Breteuil, Paris XVe. Ch. Post. 567-39 Paris.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Après la messe. Na de mis.” Women and children are depicted outside a large brick church after a worship service. Two missionary sisters pose with the group. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Congrégation des Filles de la Croix de Liége. Congregatie de Dochters van het Kruis te Luik. Maison-mère - Moederhuis: rue Hors-Château, 49. Mission des Indes Orientales. Missie van Oost Indië. ” There is no handwriting on the back.
Subject (Geographic):
India
Subject (Topic):
Clergy; Churches; Religious practice; Women; Children
“La sortie des Offices à Urakami, Japon." Leaving the church after service, Urakami, Japan.” A large crowd of people of all ages are shown outside a church after a worship service. The name of the publisher, “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.