Children using a mortar and pestle, Virungu, Congo, ca. 1900-1930

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Title: Children using a mortar and pestle, Virungu, Congo, ca. 1900-1930
Published / Created: 1900-1930
Publication Place: Virungu, Congo, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains a printed title: "Boudewijnstad. Baudouinville. - kleinen graag groot aan 't meel stampen - Premier essai au pilon." ("Baudouinville - First test with the pestle.") The back also contains information about the publisher, "Postulaten der Zusters Missionarissen van O.L.V. van Afrika. - (Witte Zusters) Herent (Br.) - Thielt (W.V.)," and information about the printer, "Ern. Thill, Brussel."
Two indigenous children attempt to use a large mortar and pestle. In the background a large brick building is visible.
Extent: 13.75 x 8.5 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 8

Access: Public
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