A two story mission house and grounds are depicted. The foundation walls of a building are seen in the left of the photo. The mission was rebuilt in 1902.
Two houses are shown at the mission station from a corner of the grounds. Both buildings have two stories and porches. There is a fenced area that extends behind one house, possibly a garden.
"Ecole de couture." A missionary teacher is shown with a group of women and girls on a porch. The teacher and several students are holding sewing projects.
"Nähichule auf der Veranda bei Frau Ramseyer in Abetifi. Here a new card of your mother in the time we were at Abetifi - what a glorious time it was! But not to say that I am not happy now, oh no - so happy!" Mrs. Ramseyer is shown on a porch with a group of young women and girls at the mission during a sewing class.
Mrs. Ramseyer is depicted with a group of girls and young women in an outdoor classroom at Abetifi. Several students hold sewing projects. A board with handwriting is seen on the back wall.
"Scierus d'Abetifi ̶ Chrétiens." Five men are shown at a saw pit with their tools. A large plank is elevated off the ground to allow the long hand saw to pass through.
The Rev. Ramseyer is shown in a room at an exhibition standing next to a full size model of an African dwelling, possibly. A large circular umbrella is on display along with drums and fetishes.