"A group of Brahmans who get their living by going about begging from the people." Six men and boys pose for the camera. They are all wearing rags. Some sit and some stand. One of them has white stripes painted on his body. This photograph is from an album prepared by W. K. Norton of The Pilgrims Mission, Benares [Vārānasi].
"Unidentified. Miner? Cave dweller? Beggar?" A man is shown hunkered down in the dirt in a dimly lit area. A fire appears to be burning in the background.
“239. ̶ Madagascar. ̶ Type betsimisaraka.” A smiling boy is shown wearing an interesting necklace. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Pour ‘l’Œuvre des Prêtres Malgaches’, 79, Avenue de Breteuil, Paris XVe. Ch. Post. 567-39 Paris”. Handwriting in French closely covers the back of the card.
“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.
"Government clerk at Shendam. Mohammedan" A robed man with a cloth headcovering sits on a chair with a book on his knee. Two children are standing near him.