Statue of the Virgin Mary with child, Tunisia, ca. 1920-1940

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Title: Statue of the Virgin Mary with child, Tunisia, ca. 1920-1940
Published / Created: 1920-1940
Publication Place: Tunisia, Africa
Description: A statue of the Virgin Mary and child is on a pillar outside of the Thibar Mission building. Priests in robes can be seen standing outside the building.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive.
The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the Catholic mission agency "Scolasticat des Peres Blancs- Ste Croix de Thibar- Societe des Missionnaires d'Afrique (Peres Blancs)" and a caption: "Statue de Marie, Reine de l'Afrique" ("Statue of Mary the Queen of Africa")
Extent: 14 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 18

Access: Public
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