“Sacerdote e Sacerdotessa buddisti del Sikkim, regione ancora chiusa al Missionario.” A Buddhist monk and Buddhist nun from Sikkim are depicted in traditional robes holding bells. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “ Pontificie Opere Missionarie. Milano – Piazza Fontana, 2 – C.C.P. 3/27212.” There is no handwriting on the back.
"Series X. - 5. Buildings and Porticos scattered into the enclosures at Seringam." A missionary and indigenous people are standing in front of the portico to an ornately decorated building. The building is part of the temple at Seringam. Another portico stands off to the side in this view. Additional information on the back notes that postcard profits benefit Industrial Schools in India.
"Het noviciaat der Paters Jezuïten te Drongen-bij-Gent. Na zijn noviciaat, op den dag zelve zijner Eerste Geloften, vertrok Pater Lievens naar de missie van Calcutta in Engelsch-Indië (22 Oct. 1880)." The building of the novitiate of the Jesuit Fathers between Drongen and Gent stands across from a river. Additional information directs donations for Indian mission work to Leuven, Netherlands.
"Kanunnikessen - Missiezusters van den H. Augustinus." A thatched-roof building on stils, partially in the water, is depicted here. This postcard was printed in Brussels.
"Kanunnikessen - Missiezusters van den H. Augustinus." A building built on stilts in the water has a thatched roof and a front porch. This postcard was published in Brussels.
"Canarese Women, South India." Indigenous women pose with grain stalks, a curved scythe, and basket. Some of the picture has been colorized. Additional information reads, "Church of England Zenana Missionary Society, 27, Chancery Lane, London, W.C." There is a handwritten list on the back.
“Missie der PP. Ong. Karmelieten. Mission des PP. Carmes Déchaussés. Postcheck 83 416 Chèques Post. Reeks – Serie I – Quilon. No. 4 – Inlandsche Karmelietessen Derde-Ordezusters. Carmélites Tierçaires Indigènes.” Native young women of the Carmelite Third Order are depicted. A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen behind the group. The caption and the name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” are printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
"Les Capucins francais aux Indes (4 Série). La Mission du Sacré-Coeur au Rajputana [Rajasthan]. 8. - Chariot à boeufs de riche indien." Carriages drawn by dressed-up oxen process down the street. They are owned by rich men. Various people are walking down the street. Additional information on the back directs monetary offerings to Paris, France.
“India ̶ Serie I ̶ 10. Una tappa lungo il viaggio.” Two cart drivers and their oxen are shown stopped for a rest and a meal, possibly outside a city. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Il Pontificio Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promuove la propagazione della fede e della civiltà in dieci vaste Missioni dell’ India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale: Milano (6-43) – Via Monte Rosa 81 ̶ Telefono 40-115.” There is no handwriting on the back.
"21. - Indes. - Religieuses Indiennes Catéchistes du Saint et Immaculé Coeur de Marie - Missions Étrangères de Paris." Indian Religious Catechists of the Holy and Immaculate Heart of Mary pose for the camera. They are all indigenous Sisters and are wearing rosaries. Additional information on the back directs donations either to Paris or Lyon, France.
