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Tananarive - Danseurs Hovas

Creator:
Maison Pierre Ghigiasso (Tamatave)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Merina (Malagasy people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Antananarivo province, -- Antananarivo (Tananarive)
Date:
ca. 1911
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Tananarive - Hova Dances." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Tamatave, Madagascar, 19 February 1911."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Edition de la Maison P. Ghigiasso, librairie, articles de ménage, Tamatave."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Mademoiselle M.j. Lecillis, 8 Avenue de Bagatelle, Caen, France."
Original hand-written text on recto, "Friendship again."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-08-02
Local Note:
temp 100
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Dance  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Men  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0346
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7ee38bad4-1232-40a7-a635-72189b08d69a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5647

Madagascar - Danses Andrabe

Creator:
Couadou (photographer)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Date:
ca. 1903
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar - Andrave Dances." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Tamatave, Madagascar, December 1903."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Couadou, phot., Toulon-sur-Mer."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-08-03
Local Note:
temp 101
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Dance  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Men  Search this
Women  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0347
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo75f38f177-c2ba-40b0-b8cb-d52aab548995
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5648

Madagascar - Danses Andrabe

Creator:
Couadou (photographer)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Date:
ca. 1900
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar - Andrave Dances."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Couadou, phot., Toulon-sur-Mer."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-08-04
Local Note:
temp 102
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Dance  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
People  Search this
Men  Search this
Women  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0348
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo72077e633-787d-4874-b671-b2e3adfbc927
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5649

Diégo-Suarez - A la Fontaine

Creator:
Goulamhoussen Charifou Fils (Diégo-Suarez)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Antsiranana province, -- Antsiranana (Diégo-Suarez)
Date:
ca. 1902
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Diégo-Suarez - At the Fountain." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Diego Suarez, Madagascar, 3 March 1902."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Phot. Goulamboussen Charifou fils, Diégo-Suarez."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Ignoz Pierse. Sergent 134 de ligue Maco Jaône et Goire France."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-12-05
Local Note:
temp 161
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Households  Search this
Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Hairstyles -- Africa  Search this
Men  Search this
Women  Search this
Children  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0359
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo74440e5e1-87ea-4629-b3c9-60dc086e27e4
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5660

Madagascar - Territoire de Diego-Suarez - A la Fontaine

Creator:
Blion - Andohalo (Tananarive)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Antsiranana province, -- Antsiranana (Diégo-Suarez)
Date:
ca. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar. Diego-Suarez Territory - At the Fountain." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Madagascar, 8 December 1905."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Blion - Andohalo, Tananarive."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-12-06
Local Note:
temp 162
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Households  Search this
Domestic scenes  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Women  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0360
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo715db9141-159f-4072-bb76-a09ee7f10748
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5661

Diégo-Suarez - Kabary Anjouanais

Creator:
E. Chatard (Diégo-Suarez)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Comorians  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Antsiranana province, -- Antsiranana (Diégo-Suarez)
Date:
ca. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Diégo-Suarez - Anjouanais Conference." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Madagascar, April 1905."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Collection Chatard, Diégo-Suarez - Reproduction interdite."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Madmoiselle Jeanne. Haipfhaut 25 Rue Lacoudamine 25 Paris Batijnolles."
Original hand-written text on recto, "Camp Jeubree, 22/4/05. My dear Jeanne. I am sending you 2 photos which is of the famous Reutlingar but in my case it does not matter. Many caresses to all and good health. Your friend Auguste. I will be vary happy to receive a photo of the family."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-15-11
Local Note:
temp 79
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Leaders  Search this
Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Men  Search this
Women  Search this
Children  Search this
People  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0380
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7a3fdab67-b8e0-4c1f-b3dd-aec020dd8683
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5681

Madagascar - Tananarive Le Marché du Zoma

Creator:
Collection M. T.  Search this
Phototypie Guende (Marseille)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Antananarivo province, -- Antananarivo (Tananarive), -- Analakely Market (Marché de Zoma)
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar - Tananarive. Zoma Market."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Collection M. T."
Printed text on verso reads: "Ateliers de Phototypie Guende, Marseille."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-16-02
Local Note:
temp 168
Collection Restrictions:
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Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Marketplaces  Search this
People  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0389
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo72df5416b-9f4c-4505-9739-1c1c8e2c733b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5690

Colonies Françaises - Madagascar Tananarive - Le Zoma

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Antananarivo province, -- Antananarivo (Tananarive), -- Analakely Market (Marché de Zoma)
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "French Colonies - Madagascar. Tananarive - The Zoma [Market]."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-16-03
Local Note:
temp 169
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Marketplaces  Search this
People  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0390
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7826e25b2-c1f0-4211-9eb1-2918cf39ae5d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5691

Madagascar (Coin de Marché) Marchand de Cordes et de Bambou

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar (Part of the Market) - Bamboo and rope merchant."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-16-04
Local Note:
temp 170
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Marketplaces  Search this
Men  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Bamboo  Search this
Rope  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0391
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo75b52dc36-570c-41ca-b817-e1887ce9d75d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5692

Changeurs de Monnaies marché de Tananarive

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Antananarivo province, -- Antananarivo (Tananarive)
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Money Changes, Tananarive Market."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-16-07
Local Note:
temp 173
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Money changers  Search this
Marketplaces  Search this
People  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0394
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7365b5df5-b28b-4ecc-a453-c2dfeb5bccee
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5695

Tamatave - Marchands Hova et Betsimisaraka

Creator:
Bachel, E. (Tamatave)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Merina (Malagasy people)  Search this
Betsimisaraka (Malagasy people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Toamasina province, -- Toamasina -- (Tamatave)
Date:
ca. 1913
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Tamatave - Hova Merchants and Betsimisaraka."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "["Bachel" ?], éditeur à Tamatave."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Mademoiselle Denise Tamots. Rue du Minage la Rochelle."
Original hand-written text on recto, "10-12-13. Petiteamie. I believe our ideas are the same and nothing with change mine. Nobody knows that I am writing to you and I believe that nobody will know it. Receive from the bottom of my heart, my most tender aunties, who often also think of you. Always, Paul."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-16-08
Local Note:
temp 174
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Marketplaces  Search this
Merchants  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Men  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0395
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo75a7747a8-17e3-46d5-b9e3-736821acf41f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5696

Musiciens de Madagascar

Creator:
A. Breger Fréres  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Date:
ca. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Musicians of Madagascar."
Printed text on verso reads: "Radiogravure A. Breger fréres, 9, rue Thénard, Paris - Rep. int."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-19-01
Local Note:
temp 34
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Music  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Men  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0402
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7989a4f2d-751b-471b-88fc-7b78bf991f6f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5703

Madagascar (Sud) Types Bara, Joueurs de Valiha

Creator:
Blion, L., editor  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Bara (Malagasy people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Date:
ca. 1907
Scope and Contents:
Color stamp, green, lower left hand corner of postcard.
Original caption reads, "South Madagascar - Bara Types, Players of the Valiha." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Tananarive, Madagascar, April 1907," "Namur (Station), May," and "Tintigny, May."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "L. Blion, éditeur, Tananarive."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Mr. Stephane Danby a Tintigny, Luxembourg Belge."
Original hand-written text on recto, "Distant Greetings. Tananarive 11 April 1907."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-19-03
General:
Title source: Archives staff, not provided by photographer.
Caption source: Postcard caption.
Citation source: Archives staff.
Local Note:
temp 89
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Music  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this
Women  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Hairstyles -- Africa  Search this
Textile fabrics  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0404
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo716d1fe0e-f251-4be0-b6ca-fc710b993773
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5705

Musicien Hova Joueur de Valcha

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Merina (Malagasy people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Date:
ca. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Hova Musicians - Player of Valcha."
Items EEPA MG-19-05 and EEPA MG-19-13 bear duplicate recto images.
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-19-05
Local Note:
temp 91
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Music  Search this
Men  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0406
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7e0b6447b-b04f-4f1f-86f4-59cdd7ecf161
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5707

Colonios Françaises Morovoay Les chanteurs de Besive

Creator:
Leygoute, G.  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., col., 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Mahajanga province, -- Marovoay district
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "French Colonies-Morovoay. The singers of Besive." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Tamatave, Madagascar, October [19??]."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Cliché Leygoute."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Monsieur Wehrle. Hotel Cosmopolitan Cannes."
Original hand-written text on recto, "Greetings to you."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-19-09
General:
Title source: Postcard Caption.
Citation source: Archives Staff.
Local Note:
temp 95
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Dance  Search this
Music  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Men  Search this
Musicians  Search this
Women  Search this
Singers  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0410
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo731bbec33-33ad-4e5c-91f5-5a0ab69bb8df
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5711

Femme Hova en Deuil

Creator:
Collection S.  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Merina (Malagasy people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Date:
ca. 1906
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Hova woman in bereavement." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Manjakandrian, 15 March 1908," and on verso, "Tamatave, Madagascar, 8 March 1908," and Manjakandreian, Madagascar, 15 March 1908."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Collection S., Déposé."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Mademoiselle Madeleine Chez Mr Paul Cortinox 27 rue Malar Paris."
Original hand-written text on recto, "Mantasoa, La 14 mars 1906 ma madeline Comma letter que j' ws jour, je s'euooie eelle belle Hova qui a son mais qui se avec un Vozaha ( ) - ma ex excellente ." Translation of hand-written text, "Mantasoa 14 March 1906. As follows in this letter that I am sending this day, I send this beautiful Hova who has lost her husband but who consoles herself with a ("Vazaha")? ( ) -my health is always excellent and send you all three thousand kisses."
Items EEPA MG-20-01 and EEPA MG-23-19 are duplicate postcards.
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-01
Local Note:
temp 1
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this
Portrait photography  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Women  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0414
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo77730face-a935-44ac-8263-fd575b7b353f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5715

S.O. Madagascar Types malgaches-Bara-Be

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Bara (Malagasy people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "South-West Madagascar - Malagasy Types - Bara Bé."
Original hand-written address on verso.
Original hand-written text on recto. Translation of hand-written text: "affectionate memories to your cousin."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-02
Local Note:
temp 2
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Men  Search this
Portrait photography  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0415
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo769a5c2d5-7dee-49b9-9099-06f18976d442
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5716

Maman Malgache et son bébé

Creator:
Procure des Missions (Lille)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Malagasy mother and her baby."
Printed text on verso reads: "Procure des Missions / Bulletin 'Chine, Ceylan, Madagascar' / Lille, 73, rud des Stations / Téléph. 6042; Ch. Post. 134 / Phototypie - 49. rue de Canteleu. Lille."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-03
General:
Title source: Postcard Caption.
Citation source: Archives Staff.
Local Note:
temp 32
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Portrait photography  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Textile fabrics  Search this
Mothers  Search this
Infants  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0416
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo76ad525af-4107-434e-894d-65699371d5ae
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5717

[Portrait of a woman]

Creator:
Rousselet, Jules, photographer  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Date:
ca. 1918
Scope and Contents:
Postmarked and stamped on recto, "5 August 1918."
Printed text on recto reads: "Jules Rousselet Photograph. Majunga, Madagascar."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-49
Exhibitions Note:
"The Field's Edge: Agency, Body and African Lens," held by the Contemporary Art Museum at the University of South Florida, 2002-2003.
Local Note:
temp 64
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Hairstyles -- Africa  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0419
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo766e300cc-3823-4bbf-a3f9-ae887f942fd3
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5720

Madagascar - Diégo-Suarez Le Débarcadère d'Antsirane

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Antsiranana province, -- Antsiranana (Diégo-Suarez)
Date:
ca. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar - Diégo-Suarez - The Landing Stage of Antsirane."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-24-06
Local Note:
temp 195
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.
Collection Rights:
Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.
Topic:
Transportation  Search this
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Textile fabrics  Search this
Canoes  Search this
People  Search this
Genre/Form:
Picture postcards
Collection Citation:
African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0446
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7a9b0dd35-0bd3-4982-bbd9-6d2985af1c28
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5747

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