“Cantastorie nelle pubbliche vie.” A public storyteller is shown wearing a basket-like head covering and playing a long horn. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II. Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale – Milano – Via Monte Rosa. 81." There is no handwriting on the back.
"Kuruma coi Kurumaia.” “Women riding in rickshaws along with the runners are shown on a country lane. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II. Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale – Milano – Via Monte Rosa. 81." There is no handwriting on the back.
Corée, ̶ Brave Paysan en sabots avec son 'imperméable'. A rural villager is shown wearing a grass cape and shoes that appear to be made of wood with two blocks carved from the sole to elevate the shoe.
“Giappone Sacro – 2. Il fuji-yama, il monte sacro del Giapponesi.” The snowcapped peak of Mount Fuji is shown from the farmland below. A man with a packhorse is seen on a footbridge. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale : Milano (137) – Via Monterosa. 81.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Sandali e ghetà.” Shoemakers and a sales clerk possibly, are shown in a stall with rows of sandals. Materials for constructing the shoes are seen hanging from the ceiling. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II. Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale – Milano – Via Monte Rosa. 81." There is no handwriting on the back.
“Japon– Sœurs De Chaufailles.” Mission schoolgirls are shown working on hand sewing at their desks while missionary sister teachers oversee. “Œuvre Pontificale de la Sainte-Enfance 44, Rue du Cherche-Midi –PARIS (6e). L’Œouvre de la Sainte-Enfance paptise chaque année plus de 600.000 petits infidèls. Elle en élève plus de un million." The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: "Inscrivex-vous a la Legion de Sainte-Therese de l’Enfant-Jesus: Offrande 100 frances. Devenez member perpetual d la Sainte-Enfance: 500 francs. A retourner au siege de l’œuvre de la Sainte-Enfance. 44, Rue du Cherche-Midi, Paris (6e). " There is no handwriting on the back.
“Missions Salésiennes. Japon I. 3. Cérémonie Shintoïste ‘L’Adoration’.” A large group of men are shown bowing together outside a Shinto temple. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17. 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé – Thorenc –. “ is stamped in blue ink on the back. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Giappone Sacro – 3. I ‘tori’ del tempio Itsukushima nell’ isola di Mjyajina.” A Shinto shrine is shown in the waters near the island of Itsukushima. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale : Milano (137) – Via Monterosa. 81.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Giappone ̶ 16. Un invito a thé .” Four women in traditional Japanese dress are shown preparing tea. The following information is printed on the back of the card: “L’Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promouve la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’India e della Cina – Sede generale: Milano, Via Monte Rosa 71.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Giappone Sacro ̶ 5. Guardia al portone del tempio.” A giant head of a deity with a menacing look is shown guarding the entrance to a temple. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II. Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale – Milano – Via Monte Rosa. 81." There is no handwriting on the back.
