"Chief of Shendam with government staff" The chief, clothed in long robes and holding a wooden staff, is seated in front of a building with a conical thatched roof.
“The Maharajah or King of Travancore – Le Maharajah ou roi de Travancore ̶ De Maharajah of koning van Travancore. K.v.d. Vyvere – Petyt. Bruges.” The maharajah is depicted in ceremonial dress. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Discalced Carmelite Missions in Malabar, (British India). Zendigen der PP. Carmelieten Discalsen in Malabar, Engelsch Indie). Missions des Pères Carmes déchaussés au Malabar, (Indies Anglaises).” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Prins Léopold te Kisantu.” Formations of soldiers stand at attention outside a building while spectators look on during a ceremony to honor Prince Leopold in Kisantu. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: Kwango – Missie der EE. PP. Jezuïeten in Belgisch Congo.” There is no handwriting on the back.
