“Sacerdote e Sacerdotessa buddisti del Sikkim, regione ancora chiusa al Missionario.” A Buddhist monk and Buddhist nun from Sikkim are depicted in traditional robes holding bells. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “ Pontificie Opere Missionarie. Milano – Piazza Fontana, 2 – C.C.P. 3/27212.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Giappone Sacro – 9. Un bonzo buddista Giapponese.” A Japanese Buddhist monk in ceremonial dress is depicted. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale : Milano (137) – Via Monterosa. 81.” There is no handwriting on the back.
"Series X. - 5. Buildings and Porticos scattered into the enclosures at Seringam." A missionary and indigenous people are standing in front of the portico to an ornately decorated building. The building is part of the temple at Seringam. Another portico stands off to the side in this view. Additional information on the back notes that postcard profits benefit Industrial Schools in India.
"Het noviciaat der Paters Jezuïten te Drongen-bij-Gent. Na zijn noviciaat, op den dag zelve zijner Eerste Geloften, vertrok Pater Lievens naar de missie van Calcutta in Engelsch-Indië (22 Oct. 1880)." The building of the novitiate of the Jesuit Fathers between Drongen and Gent stands across from a river. Additional information directs donations for Indian mission work to Leuven, Netherlands.
"Kanunnikessen - Missiezusters van den H. Augustinus." A thatched-roof building on stils, partially in the water, is depicted here. This postcard was printed in Brussels.
"Kanunnikessen - Missiezusters van den H. Augustinus." A building built on stilts in the water has a thatched roof and a front porch. This postcard was published in Brussels.
"Young Women's Christian Association, Bombay [Mumbai]." This view features two sides of the building, a man walking on the sidewalk, and a car parked in front of the building. There is a handwritten note and address on the back of the postcard.
“Japon II. Missions Salésiennes. 4. Gymnastique au patronage.” Mission children are shown outdoors doing exercises with a missionary father leading the group. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Offrandes pour les Missions Salésiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. De Fontamere, La Mulatière (Rhône). C.C.P., Lyon 58917.” There are several lines of handwriting in French on the back.
"Canarese Women, South India." Indigenous women pose with grain stalks, a curved scythe, and basket. Some of the picture has been colorized. Additional information reads, "Church of England Zenana Missionary Society, 27, Chancery Lane, London, W.C." There is a handwritten list on the back.
“Madagascar. – 2. Embarquement en pirogue.” A small sending-off party watches from shore as four men head out in a long canoe. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Edition au profit de la ‘Semaine des Petits Malgaches’.” Handwriting in French covers the back of the card.