Girls' class at mission school, Japan, ca.1920-1940

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Title: Girls' class at mission school, Japan, ca.1920-1940
Published / Created: between 1920 and 1940
Description: “Collection de L’Œuvre Pontificale de la Sainte-Enfance. 44, Rue de Cherche-Midi. – Paris 6e. Sœurs de Nevers. Sapporo. Prèparation pour l’école.” A missionary sister and teacher look on as girls attend to their studies. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “L’Œuvre Pontificale de la Sainte-Enfance baptize chaque année près de 600.000 petits infidèles. Eile en élève près de Un million. De 1843 à 1930, elle a fait baptizer 25 millions d’enfants et a envoyé aux missions 350 millions de francs.” There is no handwriting on the back.
Extent: photographic postcards, 9 x 13.5 cm

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