“Madagascar. ̶ Betsileo.” A muscular Betsileo man is depicted in traditional clothing. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Madagascar. Superficie: 590.000 kilomtres carrès – Population 3.400.000 habitants. Principaux produits: Vanille, Riz, Manioc, Pois du Cap, Café, Viande, Peaux, Cire, Raphia, Or, Pierres précieuses, Mica, Graphite, Mineraux radioactifs et autres. Pour tous renseignements à l’Agence économique de Madagascar, 40, Rue du Général-Foy, à Paris.” There is no handwriting on the back.
"Missions d'Afrique - Soeurs Blanches du Cardinal Lavigerie. Type mutwa (pygmée)." A pygmy man poses for the camera in traditional attire. He is sitting on a chair. He has a necklace with hair on it and he is holding a stick and a bow. This postcard was printed in Lille, Belgium.
"Series IV. - 3. Mountaineers, Ghats." Three men stand on large rocks near a river. Two of them hold sticks in their hands. They are all dressed in simple clothing. Additional information on the back notes that postcard profits benefit Industrial Schools in India.
"Mission des Carmes déchaussés au Malabar [Kochi]. - Indes Anglaises. Mr. Sébastien, Charpentier de l'Orphelinat de Mulagumudu, Sud-Travancore." A man in a suit with his hat in his hand is on the left and a man with a saw wearing a toga-like garment and a turban is on the right.
"Series I. - 5. Indian Wrestlers." Two men wrestle each other outside a thatched-roof house. Three people watch them. Additional information on the back notes that postcard profits benefit Industrial Schools in India.
