A Japanese scroll, translating to "The Art of War". The book "The Art of War", written by Takeda Shingen (1521-1573) is about the art of war in relation to the ancient Chinese book "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu.
Subject (Geographic):
Japan
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
“Un riche cortège nuptial coréen. A rich corean [Korean] wedding.” An affluent wedding party is shown parading along a town street. A man, possibly the groom , rides in a rickshaw in front of a palanquin. The name of the publisher, “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Pounding corn in Corea [Korea]. S.P.G. Missionary Postcard No. 61.” Workers in a farm village use a hand operated machine to turn corn into flour. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
“Missions d’Asie. En Corée: pagode sous la neige.” A pagoda is shown through snow covered trees. The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard: “Edition de la Propagation de la Foi: Lyon – (2e), rue Sala. C.C.P. 72-71; Paris – (7e), 5, rue Monsieur. C.C.P. 618-25.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Corée. ̶ Bon appétit!” A young man in traditional dress and wearing a gat is shown sitting before a table with soup and several other dishes. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
“Corée. ̶ Missionnaires et Chrétiens.” Two missionary fathers are shown with a group of Christian men and young children. The local men are dressed in white robes and wear traditional Korean hats. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
19. Coré. – Chemulpo. – Le Déjeuner des Bébés – Sœurs de Saint-Paul de Chartes, Missions Étrangères de Paris. Coll. Propagation de la Foi.” Children of varying ages are shown outdoors seated at wooden tables with benches at mealtime. Missionary sisters and father along with adult workers attend the children. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “L’Œuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions Catholiques du monde entire. Envoyez votre offrande par Chèques Postaux: Paris, 618-25; Lyon, 72 71.” Propagation de la Foi: Lyon – 12, rue Sala; Paris – 20, rue Cassette (VIe).” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Dimanche dans un village chrétien de Corée. A christian Corean village on Sunday.” Many worshipers are shown outside the mountain village church after service. Thatched roof homes and their gardens can be seen in the foreground. The name of the publisher, “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Corée. Une Famille Chrétienne.” An extended Christian family is shown together outside their home. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
