cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80946
title: Mission boat, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “s/s ‘Sint Pieter Claver’ boot der missie.”  Several men and a missionary father pose on the mission boat the ‘St. Peter Claver’.  It is a small river boat, with smoke rising from its smokestack, and probably powered with a steam driven paddle wheel.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Kwango – Missie der EE. PP. Jezuïeten in Belgisch Congo.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80947
title: Basketmakers, Tanzania, ca.1920-1940

description: “Fides Photo.  4. Vannières du Tanganyika.”  Three young women sit on mats basket weaving.   One weaves a long narrow length of material while the others construct small baskets or containers.  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 entier.  Envoyer votre offrande par Chèques Postaux – Paris 618.25, Lyon 72.71.  Propagation de la Foi: Paris – n5 rue Monsieur (VII), Lyon – 12 rue Sala.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80948
title: Hunting trophy, Congo, ca.1829-1940

description: “Na de jacht.”  A young boy holds a long tail monkey that was killed during a recent hunt.  The following information is printed on the back of the card:  “Kwango – Missie der EE. PP Jesuïeten in Belgisch Congo.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80949
title: Mission classroom, Bandundu, Congo, ca.1820-1940

description: “Een klas te Leverville.”  A missionary father teacher conducts a lesson at the mission school at Leverville [Bandundu].  The classroom has large windows with glass panes, tile floors and a chalkboard covering the front wall.  Students sit at long tables on wooden chairs.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Kwango – Missie der EE. PP. Jesuïeten in Belgisch Congo.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80950
title: Mission pharmacy, Kisantu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Broeder van den Bosch in zijn apotheek te Kisantu.”  “Brother van den Bosch is shown standing in his pharmacy at the mission at Kisantu.  Nearby, a young man sits at a microscope.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Kwango – Missie der EE. PP. Jesuïeten in Belgisch Congo.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80951
title: White Sisters Mission, Kasongo, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Postulat de Sœurs Missionnaires de N.-D. d’Afrique, Sœurs Blanches, Hérent-lez-Louvain, Maison des missionaires de N.D. d’Afrique Sœurs Blanches à Kasongo (Haut Congo).  Postulaat der Zusters Missionarissen van O. L., van Afrika . Witte Zusters, Herent-bij-Leuven.  Woonhuis der Witte Zusters te Kasongo (Opper Congo).”   The residence of the missionary sisters at Kasongo is surrounded by native flowers, plants and small trees.   A low brick wall that surrounds the moderate size building and the overhang of the thatched roof creates a porch.  An animal, possibly a llama, stands between two women near the house.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80954
title: Grinding the flour, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Haut-Congo.  Négresse écrasant le manioc.  Opper-Congo.  Voorbereiding van het maniokmeel.”  A woman with her baby in a sling on her back grinds cassavas to make flour.  She crushes the dehydrated plant against a large angled stone.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Postulats des Sœurs Missionnaires de N.-D. d’Afrique, (Sœurs Blanches),  Hérent (Br) – Thielt (Fl. Oc). Postulaten der Zusters Missionarissen van O. L.V. , van Afrika . (Witte Zusters) Herent (Br.) – Thielt (W. Vl.).  Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80952
title: Class at the mission school, Baudouinville, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Baudouinville (Haut-Congo).  En Classe.  Boudewijnstad (Opper-Congo).  In de Klas.”  An African teacher instructs a small class of girls while the missionary sister looks on.  Four to five students sit at a high wooden desk on benches.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Postulats des Sœurs Missionnaires de N.-D. d’Afrique, (Sœurs Blanches),  Hérent (Br) – Thielt (Fl. Oc). Postulaten der Zusters Missionarissen van O. L.V. , van Afrika . (Witte Zusters) Herent (Br.) – Thielt (W. Vl.).  Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80958
title: "Sleeping sickness patients at Mpala, Congo ca.1920-1940

description: “Haut-Congo. Les malades du sommeil à Mpala.  Opper-Congo.  Slaapzieken te Mpala.”    A missionary sister doctor or nurse tends to a group of patients suffering from sleeping sickness.  The patients lie or sit on mats outside at the mission. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Postulats des Sœurs Missionnaires de N.-D. d’Afrique, (Sœurs Blanches),  Hérent (Br) – Thielt (Fl. Oc). Postulaten der Zusters Missionarissen van O. L.V. , van Afrika . (Witte Zusters) Herent (Br.) – Thielt (W. Vl.).  Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80961
title: Lulua woman, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Congo.   ̶   Coiffure d’une femm indigène (Lulua).”  A Lulua woman poses for her portrait.  Her hair is styled in small ball-like sections over her entire head.   The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard: “ Ligue des Missions Franciscaines Belges.  15, r. Vanderlinden, Bruxelles.  Postch. 103.551.” There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80953
title: Man holding a fruit, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Congo.   ̶   Un fruit merveilleux.”  A man poses holding a large, egg-shaped fruit, with a bumpy rind,  possibly a melon.   The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard: “ Ligue des Missions Franciscaines Belges.  15, r. Vanderlinden, Bruxelles.  Postch. 103.551.” There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80959
title: Two Christian families and catechist, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Congo.   ̶   Deux familles chrétiennes et un catéchiste à Luabo lez-Kinda.”  Two African, Christian familes pose with a catechist at the mission at Luabo lez-Kinda, Katanga.The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard: “ Ligue des Missions Franciscaines Belges.  15, r. Vanderlinden, Bruxelles.  Postch. 103.551.” There is no handwriting on the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80966
title: Travelling through the forest, Tanzania, ca.1920-1940

description: “Tanganika  ̶   Une Hale dans la forêt.”  Missionary fathers walk along a horse drawn cart on a road in the forest.  Two missionary sisters rest at the side of the road.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Sœurs Missionaires de N.-D.  d’Afrique, St. Charles.  Edition G.-L. Arlaud – Lyon. Repr. Interdite.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80955
title: Kisawasawa Mission, Tanzania, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missionsstation Kisawasawa  (Pfarrhof) P.O. Kilosa , Tanganyika / Ostafrika.”  The mission at Kisawasawa, Tanganyika [Tanzania] is depicted at the edge of a forest on a hill.  It is built in the Western style, with a porch and railing extending around the building.  The grounds are covered with dense vegetation.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  “Missionsprokura der Wiener Kapuzinerprovinz. Hartberg/Stmk. – Postscheckkonto Wien 31.894.”  Typewriting  in German closely covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80969
title: Tending the sheep, Kangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Kangu, Kongo (Mayombe).  De schapen.  Les moutons.”  A young man tends a small flock of sheep in a clearing or field.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Belgische missiën van Scheut.  Kongo.   Missions belges de Scheut.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80956
title: Two women from the White Sisiters Mission, Katana, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Katana – Luik St. Lambertus (Opper-Congo).  Katana – Liège St. Lambert (Haut -Congo). Inlandse vrouwen uit de Missie der Witte Zusters.  Négresses de la Mission de Sœurs Blanches.”   Two young women from the mission at Katana pose for a photo.  Both have part of their heads shaved and wear multi-strand, beaded necklaces and bracelets.  The caption and following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   “Postulaten der Zusters Missionarissen van O. L.V., van Afrika . (Witte Zusters) Herent (Br.) – Thielt (W. Vl.).  “Postulats des Sœurs Missionnaires de N.-D. d’Afrique, (Sœurs Blanches), Hérent (Br) – Thielt (Fl. Oc).  Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80965
title: Cathedral at Virungu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Postulat des Sœurs Missionnaires de N.-D. d’Afrique, (Sœurs Blanches), Hérent-lez-Louvain. Interieur de la cathédrale de Baudouinville (Haut Congo).  Postulaten der Zusters Missionarissen van O. L.V., van Afrika . (Witte Zusters) Herent-bij-Leuven.  Plechtige dienst in de kerk van Boudenwijnstad (Opper Congo).”  The cathedral at Baudouinville [Virungu] is a large Western style church with a high, vaulted ceiling and large altar.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80964
title: Ceremonial dance, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions de Scheut: Congo. Danses pour le chef.”   A man is shown in a ceremonial dance while several musicians play instruments and a crowd of people look on.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “ Missions de Scheut- Cte Ch. Post. 1269.90. Imprimerie de la Bourse, Anvers.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80963
title: Caring for men at Lavigerie Hospital, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Biskra (Haut- Congo) (Opper-Congo).  Hôpital Lavigerie. La cour des hommes à l’heure des panscments.  Gasthuis Lavigerie.  Het uur der verpleging.”  A missionary sister doctor or nurse is wrapping a man’s leg while two young boys have their heads shampooed or shaved at the Lavigerie Hospital, Biskra.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Postulats des Sœurs Missionnaires de N.-D. d’Afrique, (Sœurs Blanches), Hérent (Br) – Thielt (Fl. Oc).  Postulaten der Zusters Missionarissen van O. L.V., van Afrika . (Witte Zusters) Herent (Br.) – Thielt (W. Vl.).   Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80960
title: Chief catechist with family, Kimpangu, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Mission des Pères Rédemptoristes au Congo. Préfecture Apostolique de Matadi. Kimpangu –Chef catechist, sa femme et ses enfants.    Kongo-Missie der Paters Redemptoristen Apostolische Prefectuur van Matadi. Kimpangu – Een hoofdman katechist met vrouw en kinders.”  A missionary fathers poses with the mission’s chief catechist and his wife and children.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80971
title: Mealtime for little children, Watsa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Watsa.  Les sœurs soignent les orphelins  ̶   De zusters zorgen voor de weesjes.”  Little children have their meal while sitting around a low table outside.  Two missionary sisters hold the infants.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Œurvre des Vocations et des Missions Dominicaines.  Roeping- en Missiewerk der EE. PP. Predikheeren.  Mission Dominicaine de l’Uélé Oriental. Congo Belge.  Dominikaansche Missie in Belgisch Congo.”  The back is closely covered in handwriting in Dutch.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80970
title: Barambo children, Amadi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Amadi.  Têtes de petits Barambo  ̶   Barambo’sche kopjes.”  Barambo children pose for their photo and only the heads of those in the back can be seen.  Many wear necklaces.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Œurvre des Vocations et des Missions Dominicaines.  Roeping- en Missiewerk der EE. PP. Predikheeren.  Mission Dominicaine de l’Uélé Oriental. Congo Belge.  Dominikaansche Missie in Belgisch Congo.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80967
title: African Christian mother with child, Amadi, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Amadi.  Mère chrétienne   ̶   kristene moeder.”  A Christian, African mother, wearing a long white veil holds her child on her hip as she poses for the camera. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Œurvre des Vocations et des Missions Dominicaines.  Roeping- en Missiewerk der EE. PP. Predikheeren.  Mission Dominicaine de l’Uélé Oriental. Congo Belge.  Dominikaansche Missie in Belgisch Congo.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80957
title: Tug-of-war at school, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission Bénédictine du Katanga.  L’Ecole des cathéchistes de Lukafu.  Les Enfants au jeu.”  Boys have a tug-of-war contest during recess.  A missionary father inspects the rope.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80968
title: Village sorcerer, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën der Paters Capucijnen.   Missions des Pères Capucins.  Ubangi (Congo).  De Dorpstooveraar.  Le sorcier du village.”  The village sorcerer is dressed with an elaborate necklace or collar, a feather headdress, and anklets on both legs.  In one hand he holds a machete, and in the other a staff.  Animal hide pouches hang from a strap worn across his chest.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Help de Missiën! – Aidez les Missions. “Postch. 9: Pater Procurator der Missiën.  Korte Winkelstraat, 1, Antwerpen.  Compte ch. Post No 9. Père Procureur des Missions.  Courte rue de la Boutique, 1, Anvers.    There is no handwriting on the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80972
title: African Christian family, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Missions des Pères Capucins .  Missiën der Paters Capucijnen.   Ubanghi (Congo).  Une Famille Chrétienne.  Een Christen huisgezin.”  An African, Christian family poses for their photo.  The father wears a Western style double-breasted jacket over his native dress.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Help de Missiën! – Aidez les Missions. “Postch. 9: Pater Procurator der Missiën.  Korte Winkelstraat, 1, Antwerpen.  Compte ch. Post No 9. Père Procureur des Missions.  Courte rue de la Boutique, 1, Anvers.    There is no handwriting on the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80973
title: Boys class, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën der Paters Capucijnen.   Missions des Pères Capucins.  Ubangi (Congo).  In de klas.  En classe.  A group of boys and young men sit in a circle outdoors  while the teacher and missionary father teacher conduct a lesson at the blackboard. Several boys write on their slates.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Aidez nos Missions!  Help onze Missiën!  Anvers “Postch. 9: Proc. Miss. Cap., Antwerpen.  Courte rue de la Boutique, 1.– 1, Korte Winkelstraat.”  There is no handwriting on the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80974
title: People at the mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “2.  Missions des Pères Capucins.  “Missiën der Paters Capucijnen.   A large group of people, mostly women and children, gathers for a photo.  The missionary father shown with them, is being carried on the shoulders of a man.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Aidez lez Missions!  Help de Missiën!  Anvers. “Postch. 9: Proc. Miss. Cap., Antwerpen.  Courte rue de la Boutique, 1.– 1, Korte Winkelstraat.”  The back is closely covered in handwriting in Dutch.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80975
title: Gathering the wood, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Congo Français  ̶  La corvée bois.”  Five boys walk along a stream on their return from gathering wood.  One boy carries a large bundle on his shoulder and another supports a long plank on his back.  The printed information on the back of the postcard is obscured by handwriting in French that closely covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80976
title: People of Muanda, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Moanda en emstreken. Moanda et ses environs.  Asolongotijpen.  Groupe d’Asolongo.”  A small group of people belonging to the Asolongo tribe poses for their photo.  One man carries his left arm in a sling.  The caption and name of the publisher “Eigendom van Ksheut (Kongo). Propriété de Scheut.” are printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80977
title: Children play with a monkey, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut : Congo.  Les enfants sont partout les mêmes."  Two boys stop to give something to a little monkey.  The monkey has a small barrel for shelter afixed to a platform on top of a pole.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: "Missions de Scheut-Cte Ch. Post. 1269.90  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80978
title: Canoing on the Busira River, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Missionarissen van het H. Hart Borgerhout-Antwerpen.  4.   ̶ Missie van Coquilhatville, Belg. Congo.  Op de rivier Busira, te Bokote.”  Several canoes travel on the Busira River to Bokote.  Standing in the craft, men use long oars to guide the canoes through the water.  The caption and following message are printed on the back of the postcard:  d.p. Missiehuis-Borgerhout.  M., Bij dezen hebben wij de eer en het genoegen U goede ontvangst te meldon van uw schrijven en het bedrag……Gelief onzen welgemeenden dank te aanvaarden.  Met hoogachting.  De Missionarissen van het H. Hart.  There is a handwritten address on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80979
title: Victims of sleeping sickness, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Les Franciscaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission – Nouvelle-Anvers (Congo Belge).  Œuvres pour les malades – La maladie du sommeil fait encore bien des victimes au Congo.”  Two Missionary sister nurses or doctors treat a group of patients suffering from sleeping sickness.  Some look very undernourished.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Les Fransciscaines Missioaires de Marie en Mission – Annales de F.M.M., Fr. 6 -16, Route de Ciamart – Vanves (Seine).  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80980
title: Nurses and children at the mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: Two missionary sisters and two African sister nurses pose with a group of children and young adults at the mission.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Annuntiaten van Heverlee, Missies in Kwango, jubeljaar 1931-1956.  Annonciades d’Heverlée, Missions au Kwango, année jubilaire 1931-1956.  Uit. Instituut van het Helig Hart, Heveriee.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80981
title: Happy child at the mission, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: A young missionary sister holds a smiling child at the mission.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Annuntiaten van Heverlee, Missies in Kwango, jubeljaar 1931-1956.  Annonciades d’Heverlée, Missions au Kwango, année jubilaire 1931-1956.  Uit. Instituut van het Helig Hart, Heveriee.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80945
title: Village center, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missions des Pères Assomptionnistes au Congo (Ituri).  Sur la Grand ‘Place du village…”  A missionary father stands in a village center in front of a large thatched roofed building.  Several villagers pose in the background.  The name of the publisher “Ern. Thill, Bruxelles” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80962
title: Women at leisure, Kinshasa, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “10. Congo Belge Leopoldville.  La recreation.  ̶  De ontspanning.  ̶  The recreation.   ̶   La ricreatione.  ̶   El recreo.  Missions des Sœurs Franciscaines Missionaires de Marie.”   Women are shown during recreational  time at the mission.  A group sits together on the ground listening to a missionary sister, while others stand in the shade of palm trees.  Several dance in a line.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in French closely covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80984
title: Sewing school, Kisangani, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “1. Stanleyville.  ̶   Congo belge.  Une école de couture.    La recreation.  ̶  Een naaischool.   ̶  A sewing school.   ̶   Una scuola di cucitura.  ̶   Escuela de costura..  Missions des Sœurs Franciscaines Missionaires de Marie.”   A class of young women sits at sewing machines or works on hand sewing while the missionary sister teachers look on.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  Handwriting in French closely covers the back of the card.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80985
title: Play time at the mission school, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut   -  Nieuw-Antwerpen.  Op de Speelplaats.”  Young women dance during recess time at the mission school.  A missionary sister supervises the young ones.  The name of the publisher “Congo   ̶   Eigendom van Scheut” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80986
title: African Christian family, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "28.  Ménage chrétien.  Christen huisgezin."  An African, Christian family poses for their photo.  The father is dress in a Western style dress suit.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80987
title: Canoe carries goods and missionaries on the Itimbiri River, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Missiën der Zusters van Berlaar.  Missions des Sœurs de Berlaer.  Ibembo (Congo)  Op de Itimbiri  - Surl’Itimbiri.”  A large canoe filled with goods and transporting a number of people, including missionary fathers and missionary sisters, sits near the bank of the Itimbiri River.  Several people are on shore to greet or see them off.  The caption is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80988
title: Tomb in Kabinda, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “Een gaf bij de Kabinda.  Moanda.   Une tombe Kabinda.”  A tomb in the Kabinda district, Democratic Republic of the Congo.  The two- story structure is constructed with wood railings around both floors, with two interior ladders to reach the second level.  Two figurines are mounted on the top railing.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  “Eigendom van Scheut, Kongo.  Propriété de Scheut. 0.05 Fr. per kaart. la carie.  – 0.60 Fr. voor eene reeks van 12 kaa ten.  las serie de  12 cartes.”  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80989
title: Playing xylophones and drum, Madimba, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: "Joueurs de Madimba (scylophone congolais)."  A trio of musicians play their instruments.  Two play African style xylophones while one plays a conga drum.  The name of the publisher "Congo   ̶   Propriété de Scheut" is printed on the back of the postcard.  Three words in Dutch are handwritten on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-80990
title: Chieftain's house, Congo, ca.1920-1940

description: “De woning van een hoffdman bij de Baluba.”  The house of a Baluba chieftain is an impressive, two-story dwelling with an upper porch and railing and lower porch with a raised earth wall at the base.  An exterior ladder extends to the second level.  Thatched roofs cover the upper level and the lower porch.  The name of the publisher “Congo  ̶   Eigendom van Scheut.” is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.