Young Kabyle woman carrying clay jars, Algeria, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Young Kabyle woman carrying clay jars, Algeria, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Algeria, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
Missions d'Afrique - Jeune fille kabyle. ("Missions of Africa - Young Kabyle woman.") A woman carries a large clay jar on her back and another in her left hand. She wears a dark robe and various pieces of beaded jewelry.
The back of the postcard has a handwritten note in French and contains printed information about the publisher: "Soeurs Missionnaries de Notre-Dame d'Afrique (Soeurs Blanches) - Birmandreis (Alger)."
Extent: 14.75 x 9 cm.

Repository: Yale Divinity Library
Collection Title: Missionary Postcard Collection
Collection / Other Creator: Yale Divinity Library Special Collections. Divinity School. Day Missions Library
Collection Date: 1880-1950
Container / Volume: Box 7

Access: Public
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