Likoma Cathedral interior, Malawi, ca. 1920/1940

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Title: Likoma Cathedral interior, Malawi, ca. 1920/1940
Published / Created: 1920-1940
Publication Place: Malawi, Africa
Description: Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Universities' Mission to Central Africa, Central Africa House, Wood Street, Westminster, S. W. 1." "Diocese of Nyasaland" "Likoma Cathedral - Built by the native Christians under an English architect. Practically all materials were obtained and worked locally by Africans, who also carved the beautiful soapstone screen, stalls, and pulpit. Total length of building 315 feet. Accommodations 2,000."
The postcard depicts a painting of Likoma Cathedral's interior, showing the pulpit and altar.

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 15

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