"Japon. – 3. Papa est aux champs travailant dur, mais on ne l’oublie pas. On lui apporte un de ces délicieux thé vert, comme il ne s’èn fait qu’au Japon.” A mother carrying a baby on her back and holding an umbrella is shown walking with her daughter who is holding a teapot. The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard: “Imprimerie M. Lescuyer, Lyon. Ed. Jésuites Missionnaires, 6, rue d’Auvergfe, Lyon.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Giappone Sacro – 8. Grande Budda Giapponese.” A large stone Buddha statue is shown in a temple courtyard. 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 Sacro – 9. Un bonzo buddista Giapponese.” A Japanese Buddhist monk in ceremonial dress is depicted. 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.
“Japon II. Missions Salésiennes. 4. Gymnastique au patronage.” Mission children are shown outdoors doing exercises with a missionary father leading the group. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Offrandes pour les Missions Salésiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. De Fontamere, La Mulatière (Rhône). C.C.P., Lyon 58917.” There are several lines of handwriting in French on the back.
“Grotte de N.D. De Lourdes. N.D. Du Phare.” Missionary fathers are shown on a mountainside near a roadside shrine. The entrance to the cave area below the icon is blocked by a tall fence. 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.
The gated entrance and front of a Western style stone church is shown behind a low stone wall. A cross can be seen on the roof above the pediment. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
“Corée. Une Famille Chrétienne.” An extended Christian family is shown together outside their home. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.