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Congo Français Congo Français et Dépendances- Type Banziri - Bas-Kouango

Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Culture:
Banziri (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Brazzaville)
Date:
[ca. 1905]
Scope and Contents:
Translated caption reads: ''French Congo and Territories - Banziri type - Lower Kouango''. Young man holding a spear in his right hand, beads necklaces and feathers in his headband. Congo Français. Photograph by J. Audema
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Image indexed by negative number.
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:
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 1985-140124-01
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 12: Congo Français (CF) / Audema
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7b56920ac-6119-4021-ad44-639ad7026fe3
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref1000

Congo Français Congo Français et Dépendances- Type Banziri - Rives de l'Oubangui

Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Culture:
Banziri (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Brazzaville)
Date:
[ca. 1905]
Scope and Contents:
Translated caption reads: ''French Congo and Territories - Banziri type - Banks of the Oubangui''. Young man holding a knife in his left hand, wearing bead necklaces and headband. Congo Français. Photograph by J. Audema
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Image indexed by negative number.
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:
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 1985-140125-01
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 12: Congo Français (CF) / Audema
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7576013b1-ce51-42b9-8f65-56121e2f8c69
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref1001

Congo Français Congo Français et Dépendances- Type Linda (Race Banda) - Région du Kouango

Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Culture:
Banda (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Brazzaville)
Date:
[ca. 1905]
Scope and Contents:
Translated caption reads: ''French Congo and Territories - Linda type (Banda race) - Kouango region''. Young boy holding spears in his right arm wearing shell belt, bead headband, upper lip ornament and labrets. Congo Français. Photograph by J. Audema
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Image indexed by negative number.
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
Body arts  Search this
Genre/Form:
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 1985-140126-01
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 12: Congo Français (CF) / Audema
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo70c9b6b1e-c222-47a4-9a94-5ebeb45eaa02
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref1002

Congo Français Congo Français et Dépendances- Groupe Banziri

Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Culture:
Banziri (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Brazzaville)
Date:
[ca. 1905]
Scope and Contents:
Translated caption reads: ''French Congo and Territories - Banziri group - Kouango region''. Group of young warriors with shields and spears. Congo Français. Photograph by J. Audema
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Image indexed by negative number.
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
Genre/Form:
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 1985-140127-01
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 12: Congo Français (CF) / Audema
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo704c8e999-2be9-402d-93a6-f9047695ad53
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref1003

Congo Français Congo Français et Dépendances - Types Langouassi

Extent:
1 Postcard (b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Culture:
Langbas (African people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Congo (Brazzaville)
Date:
[ca. 1905]
Scope and Contents:
Translated caption reads: ''French Congo and Territories - Langouassi types''. Young warriors holding spears, with lips ornaments. Congo Français. Photograph by J. Audema
General:
Title source: Postcard caption.
Image indexed by negative number.
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
Genre/Form:
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 1985-140130-01
See more items in:
African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 12: Congo Français (CF) / Audema
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo7391c3efc-3114-4752-8263-36ce75038903
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref1006

Angolan Woman

Extent:
1 Postcard (photograph., b&w, 14 x 9 cm)
Container:
Volume 2 AO
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Place:
Africa
Angola
Date:
[19--]
Scope and Contents:
Image of a young woman wearing a beaded hairstyle and beaded necklaces. Text on recto reads: "Angola 12; Tipos Indigenas."
Photographic paper manufacturer's logo on verso, reads: "Gevaert."
Local Numbers:
EEPA AO-20-17
General:
Image indexed by catalogue number or series; arranged by country and subject.
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:
Costume -- Africa  Search this
Hairstyles -- Africa  Search this
Portraits -- Africa  Search this
Genre/Form:
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 AO 1985-142017
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African Postcard Collection
African Postcard Collection / Series 3: Angola (AO)
Archival Repository:
Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/xo70b03445d-aba9-4b0c-9d44-e0ba50fc4dc8
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref1289

Madagascar (Sud) Jeune guerrier Bara - Imamono

Creator:
Couadou (photographer)  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. 1906
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar (South). Young warrior Bara - Imamona. Aurbatolaosia 15/4/06." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Tamatave, Madagascar, 18 April 1906."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Couadou, phot., Toulon-sur-Mer."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Monsieur Rokline, Avocat Tiflis Caucasse Russie."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-05
Local Note:
temp 16
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
Youths  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 1985-149001
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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/xo79d34195e-803b-42f0-ad43-de27ca60fbe4
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5513

Types hovas (environs de TANANARIVE) - F.N

Creator:
F. N.  Search this
France. Agence Économique de Madagascar  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. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Hova Types (surroundings of Tananarive)."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Cl. de l'Ag. Econ. de Madagascar."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-08
Local Note:
temp 19
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
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 1985-149003
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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/xo7ce5e5e69-8f4d-47dc-a52a-0d2796e96bf5
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5515

Madagascar - Types Hovas

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. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar - Hova Types."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-07
Local Note:
temp 18
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
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 1985-149004
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/xo76db7824c-5211-4923-baa7-8ffabea4c5fe
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5516

Fianarantsoa Famille Malgache

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Malagasy people  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Fianarantsoa province, -- Fianarantsoa
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Fianarantsoa. Malagache family."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-09
Local Note:
temp 24
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
Households -- Africa  Search this
Family  Search this
Women  Search this
Men  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 1985-149009
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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/xo7dc203f1d-3387-4c9e-8834-7c79ec67c929
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5521

Diego-Suarez Groupe d'Indigènes en grande toilette

Creator:
Grand Bazar Charifou Jeewa  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
Madagascar, -- Antsiranana province, -- Antsiranana (Diégo-Suarez)
Date:
ca. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Diego-Suarez - Grandly dressed native group."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Editions Grand Bazar Charifou-Jeewa."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Monsieur Esterbet Florent. 23 rue de Neuilly à Fontenay -sous- Bois (Seine) France."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-10
Local Note:
temp 25
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
Households -- 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 1985-149010
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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/xo704f8b847-f374-4694-837e-16e8bc3fb201
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5522

Madagascar - Diégo-Suarez Une Famille malgache devant sa case

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Malagasy people  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Antsiranana province, -- Antsiranana (Diégo-Suarez)
Date:
ca. 1912
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar - Diégo-Suarez. A malgache family in front of their house." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Periers, 27 December 1912
Original hand-written address on verso, "Mademoiselle Madeline Hiol, Percefline de Periers, Manche."
Original hand-written text on recto, "Good wishes for 1913."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-11
Local Note:
temp 26
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
Households -- Africa  Search this
Family  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 1985-149011
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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/xo7aa668fe7-a8c1-4c03-a1fa-cb4f5e29a8b6
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5523

Afrique Orientale Femme d'Ambositra

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. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "East Africa - Woman from Ambositra."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-12
Local Note:
temp 27
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
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 1985-149012
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/xo7a9db1c9d-cc5c-4f1f-a7ee-475aff72941a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5524

Madagascar - Femme Antambahoaka en Costume Européen

Creator:
France. Agence Économique de Madagascar  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. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar - Antambahoaka woman in a European costume."
Printed text on verso reads: "Madagascar / Superficie : 590.000 kilomètres carres - Population : 3.400.000 habitants. Principaux produits : Vanille, Riz, Manioc, Pois du Cap, Café, Viande, Peaux, Cire, Raphia, Or, Pierres précieuses, Mica, Graphite, Minéraux radioactifs et autres. / Pour tous renseignements, s'adresser à l'Agence économique de Madagascar, 40, Rue du Général-Foy, à Paris."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-15
Local Note:
temp 30
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
Hairstyles -- 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 1985-149015
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/xo76781ad55-ede5-4355-9cb2-4d18bb5f1f96
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5527

Madagascar - Femme Antankarana

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. 1912
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar - Antankarana woman." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Madagascar, 1912."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Monsieur Cessier. Yretz Armoumvilther, Seine de Marque, France."
Original hand-written text on recto, "Souvenir. L. Brisseh." "Greetings. L. Brisseh."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-16
Local Note:
temp 31
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
Hairstyles -- 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 1985-149016
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/xo79f53ee08-f96f-4125-bf69-b6d596da7222
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5528

Madagascar - Femme Comorienne

Creator:
France. Agence Économique de Madagascar  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
Comoros
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Comorien woman."
Printed text on verso reads: "Madagascar / Superficie : 590.000 kilomètres carres - Population : 3.400.000 habitants. Principaux produits : Vanille, Riz, Manioc, Pois du Cap, Café, Viande, Peaux, Cire, Raphia, Or, Pierres précieuses, Mica, Graphite, Minéraux radioactifs et autres. / Pour tous renseignements, s'adresser à l'Agence économique de Madagascar, 40, Rue du Général-Foy, à Paris."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-21
Local Note:
temp 36
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
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 1985-149017
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/xo7e8f01ce8-77b7-4f36-9f52-263a934f23d9
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5529

Madagascar - Une élegante de Fianarantsoa

Creator:
Collection S.  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
Madagascar, -- Fianarantsoa province, -- Fianarantsoa
Date:
ca. 1910
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Madagascar. An elegant woman from Fianarantsoa." Recto image features a women wearing the striped arindrano pattern.
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Collection S., Déposé."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-22
Local Note:
temp 37
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
Textile fabrics  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 1985-149018
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/xo78bfa25c1-da92-4eb1-a22f-d16c4dfbc90a
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5530

La Vie à Madagascar Femme Betsimisaraka de la côte

Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Betsimisaraka (Malagasy people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Date:
ca. 1927
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Life in Madagascar - Betsimisaraka woman from the coast."
Original hand-written text on recto, "28/7/1927. My dear Mimi. Paul Spigot going to L'Accapte Saturday has agreed to bring you a small package. If he does not bring it to you at Mme Saint Lioun's, you will go and see at Mme Lapierre's. Your letter has pleased me greatly. I thought you were no longer thinking of us. Have you sent a card to Mme L. Here nothing new - daddy and George are fine and will write you a note that you will find in the [end of text]."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-23
Local Note:
temp 38
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
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 1985-149019
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/xo78ca533a2-e6f6-4171-8278-0a63b46de739
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5531

Tamatave - Femme Betsimisaraka allant à la promenade

Creator:
Maison Pierre Ghigiasso (Tamatave)  Search this
Extent:
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)
Container:
Volume 1
Culture:
Betsimisaraka (Malagasy people)  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Postcards
Postcards
Picture postcards
Place:
Africa
Madagascar
Madagascar, -- Toamasina province, -- Toamasina (Tamatave)
Date:
ca. 1912
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Tamatave - Betsimisaraka woman going for a walk." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Tananarive, Madagascar, 2 May 1912, " and "Vienne, 28 May 1912," on verso.
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Edition de la Maison P. ..[remaining text obscured]."
Original hand-written address on verso, "Madmoiselle Fernande Sargent Nexon France (Haute Vienne)."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-24
Local Note:
temp 39
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
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 1985-149020
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/xo719753f20-ae73-46da-8e36-b8c55aca09ef
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5532

Diégo-Suarez Femme Sainte-Marienne

Creator:
E. Chatard (Diégo-Suarez)  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
Madagascar, -- Antsiranana province, -- Antsiranana (Diégo-Suarez)
Date:
ca. 1905
Scope and Contents:
Original caption reads, "Diego-Suarez - Saint Marienne woman."
Additional printed text on recto reads: "Collection Chatard, Diégo-Suarez - Reproduction interdite et Déposée."
Local Numbers:
EEPA MG-20-25
Local Note:
temp 40
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
Textile fabrics  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 1985-149021
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/xo7a56f8280-46e6-4e27-9564-afed48c1c0ed
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref5533

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