cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83926
title: Flute player, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut Chine.  Le ‘Tong-siao’, petit flûte à son aigu."   A boy is depicted playing a short flute that makes a high pitched sound.    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-c123-83927
title: Chinese string instrument, China,ca.1920-1940

description: "Missions de Scheut: Chine.  Le ’Hien-tze’, instrument à cordes."   A man is depicted playing a long neck banjo style string instrument.  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-c123-83928
title: Temple courtyard, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.   Binnenkoer der pagode."  A temple entrance and inner courtyard are depicted.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83929
title: Bronze incense burner, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Bronzen wierookbrander."  A large bronze censer on a pedestal is shown in a temple courtyard.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83930
title: Imperial park pagoda, Beijing, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Pagodetoren in het keizerlijk Park."  The pagoda tower in the imperial park is shown from above.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83931
title: Mother and child, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Voor de eerste maal naar school… een beetje bevreesd!"  A mother is shown holding her young child.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83945
title: Folk artist and works, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  De volkskunstenaar."  A folk artist is shown in front of his displayed works with a brush in hand. "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83937
title: Mother with unhappy child, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Voor de eerste maal naar school… tegen wil en dank!"  A mother is shown holding a crying child while a second little one looks away.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83935
title: Finishing a cloisonné vase, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Het afwerken van een cloisonné-vaas."  A  worker is shown putting the finishing touches on an enamel vase.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83936
title: Heading to school, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Voor de eerste maal naar school… gelaten in den Heer!"  A mother is shown with her child on the way to the mission school.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83944
title: Sneaking cigarettes, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Tijdverdrijf na de klas: de verboden vrucht."  A student is shown lighting a cigarette after class while a friend helps shield the match. "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83932
title: Babysitters, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Tijdverdrijf na de klas: moederke spelen."  Two girls pose with a child in a in a doorway.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83947
title: Getting a ball for play, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Hoe de kleintjes zich verzetten.  Het balspel schijnt green succes te zullen hebben."  A missionary father is shown offering a ball to a child at the mission.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83946
title: Mission church in the country, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Kerk van Kaokiayngtze."  A mission church is shown at the end of a road near snow covered mountains. "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.5519/qd.vz976uxk
title: Query on the Natural History Museum Data Portal (data.nhm.ac.uk) (737 records)
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83938
title: Donkey carries man and goods, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Op weg naar de markt."  A man riding a donkey  is shown on a country road.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83941
title: Child worker, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  China.  Een die zijn kost verdient."  A child is shown with a garden hoe and basket in a field.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83950
title: Procession of the Holy Sacraments, Mongolia, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut.  Mongolië.    H. Sacramentsprocessie te Balgason."  Missionary fathers lead a procession of the Holy Sacraments in Mongolia.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83940
title: Hair is styled for the wedding, Mongolia, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Missiën van Scheut:  Mariage mongol.    5. La nouvelle coiffure de la jeune épouse."  A young woman is shown having her hair styled for her wedding.  A boy is seen holding the ornate headpiece for the bride.  "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83949
title: Boys with grandfather, Mongolia, China, ca.1920-1940

description: Missiën van Scheut:  Mongolië.  Grootvader brengt ze bij den pater."  A grandfather is shown with his two grandsons en route to the mission.   "Missiën van Scheut – Postcheck. 1269.90.  Drukkerij ‘De Beurs’ Antwerpen." is printed on the back of the postcard.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83943
title: Chinese Catholic missionary sisters, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Collection R. Bonal, Haiphong.  292.  Lo Fao. Chine.  ̶  Groupe de Sœurs Catholiques Chinoises.".  Eight Chinese Catholic missionary sisters are shown together in their habits.  Handwriting in French closely covers the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83948
title: Mission children picking cotton, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Bambine della S. Infanzia che raccolgono il cotone nell’orto di Hwangchow (Missione della Gioventù  Femminile Cattolica Italiana)."  Little girls at the Catholic mission are shown in a cotton field with fresh picked cotton.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Apostolato Missionario della Gioventù Femminile Cattolica Italiana nello  Shen-Si-Centrale.  Proprietà Riservata della G.F.C.I. – Via S. Agnese, 2, Milano (108)."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83934
title: Christians discussing theology, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Discussing a Knotty Point."  Three Chinese missionary fathers are shown together with an open Bible.  "At stated periods the Chinese Evangelists meet in conference for mutual edification.  The hope of the evangelisation of China lies in the propagation of the Gospel by Christian natives.  Missionary Pictorial Cards.  Baptist Missionary Society, 19, Furnival Street, Holborn, London."  Handwriting in English closely covers the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83942
title: Girls carry water from well, Fuzhou, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "School Girls at Foochow [Fuzhou]."  Several girls are shown getting water from a well and preparing to transport it to the mission school.  There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83939
title: Sewing room at the mission school, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission de Franciscains du Chan-Tong or. (Chine). Série II. 4   Ouvroir en China."   Girls are shown busy at work in a classroom at the mission school.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "On peut se faire inscrire dans l’Union Missionnaire Franciscaine, qui vient en aide aux missionnaires franciscains français, à la Procure, 208, rue de Pessac, Bordeaux (G.ronde). Phototypie CH Chambon, Bordeaux."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83933
title: Scenic country road, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission des  Franciscains du Chan-Tong  or. (Chine).  Série II. 15  Sur une des belles Routes chinoises près de Tche-Fou."   Two pack horses carrying loads are seen on a country road outside a village.  A missionary father is shown standing next to his horse nearby.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "On peut se faire inscrire dans l’Union Missionnaire Franciscaine, qui vient en aide aux missionnaires franciscains français, à la Procure, 208, rue de Pessac, Bordeaux (G.ronde). Phototypie CH Chambon, Bordeaux."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83951
title: People involved with the Chinese revolution, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Il capo dei 10.000 rivoluzionari che infestano lo Chen-Si centrale, vestito con la divisa d’un generale inglese ucciso."  A revolutionary leader is depicted dressed in the uniform of a deceased British general.   "S. E. Mons. Massi, Vicario Apostolico dello Chen-Si centrale e Missionario della G.F. C. I. che ha pacificato i rivoluzionari."   Bishop Massi is shown seated next to a table holding a crucfix.   "Le sei moglie del capo rivoluzionario, salvate da S. E. Mons. Massi."  Six wives of the revolutionary leader saved by Bishop Massi are depicted together.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  Proprietà riservata Consiglio Superiore G. F. C. I.  Via S. Agnese, 4 – Milano, Si vende a beneficio del Missionario della G. F. C. I. nello Chen-Si centrale in Cina, Prezzo L. 10 a cento assortite, piu 10 010 spese postali."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83952
title: Buddhist temple and Catholic Church, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Tempio buddisha nello Chen-si centrale."   The entrance to a Buddhist temple in central Chen-si  [Shensi] is shown.  "Chiesa cattolica edificata nello Chen-si centrale cosi economicamente per mancanza di mezzi, che ultimamente il vento l’ha abbattuta."  A Catholic church in central Chen-si [Shensi] is shown with a group of people in the foreground.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Proprietà riservata Consiglio Superiore G. F. C. I.  Via S. Agnese, 4 – Milano, Si vende a beneficio del Missionario della G. F. C. I. nello Chen-Si centrale in Cina, Prezzo L. 10 a cento assortite, piu 10 010 spese postali."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83953
title: Smoking a water pipe, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Serie Popoli e Costumi.  Cina del Sud – Un fumatore con pipa ad acqua."  A man is shown smoking a water pipe.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  "Pontificie Opere Missionaire – Milano, P. Fontana, 2- C.C.P. 3/27212."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/7bd2u4/itx4bd
title: Puccinia graminis Persoon F-4412.tif

description: :unav
DOI: 10.48370/ofd/7bd2u4
title: Puccinia graminis Persoon, 4412

description: Fungarium Micromycetes
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83954
title: Children pose for a photo, China, ca.1920-1940

description: Five children are shown in front of a circular gate.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Pontificie Opere Missionarie.  Direzione Nazionale Roma (1/33) – Via Propaganda, 1-A-Roma )1/33)."  Several lines of handwriting in Italian are on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83955
title: Tired child getting a ride, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Série I – Japon et Chine.  7. – Un réfugié chinois."  A man is shown carrying a small child on his shoulder.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  "L’Œuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions Catholiques du monde entier.   Lyon  12, rue Sala.  ̶  C. p. 72.72 Lyon.  Hélio M. Lescuyer – Lyon."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83956
title: Monastery courtyard, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Série I – Japon et Chine.  6. – Une bonzerie en Chine."  Missionary sisters pose in a monastery courtyard.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  "L’Œuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions Catholiques du monde entier.   Lyon  12, rue Sala.  ̶  C. p. 72.72 Lyon.  Hélio M. Lescuyer – Lyon."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83957
title: Catholic church, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Série I – Japon et Chine.  10.  ̶  Eglise catholique chinoise."    A Chinese Catholic church is depicted with worshipers exiting the building.  The architecture is predominately Western.   The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  "L’Œuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions Catholiques du monde entier.   Lyon  12, rue Sala.  ̶  C. p. 72.72 Lyon.  Hélio M. Lescuyer – Lyon."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83958
title: Bringing infants to the mission, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "48. Asie (Chine)   ̶  Les Auxiliatrices des Ames du Purgatoire Soignent les Petits Enfants.  Helio Braun, Pairs."  A man is shown delivering two babies and a toddler to the mission orphanage.  A missionary sister is seen holding an infant.  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 – 5, rue Monsieur (VIIe) – Lyon – 12, rue Sala.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83959
title: Notre Dame church, Guizhou, China, ca.1920-1940

description: Église Notre-Dame, au Kouytchéou (Chine).  Church of Our Lady, Kouytcheou [Guizhou](China)."  The imposing church is constructed in a blend of Eastern and Western architecture style.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Missions- Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83960
title: Missionary exhibition, Vatican, Italy, ca.1920-1940

description: "Esposizione Missionaria Vaticana.  Una famiglia Cinese cristiana.  (Missionaire Francescane di Maria)." A well to do Chinese Christian family is portrayed using mannequins at a Vatican missionary exhibition.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  Grafia – Sezione Edizioni d’Arte – Roma."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83961
title: Residents at the mission orphanage, China, ca.1920-1940

description: VI. – Cina – L’Orfanotrofio Femminile de Lao-ho-kow."   Young women and girls are shown together outside the mission orphanage for girls.  Missionary sisters can be seen in the goup.   The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Unione Missionaria Francescana.  Via Merulana, 124 – Roma (124).  Rotocalcografia Civicchioni- Chiavari."   There is no handwriting on the back
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83962
title: Little children at the orphanage, China, ca.1920-1940

description: V.  – Cina – Piccole Orfanelle."   Children from the orphanage pose together for a photo.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "Unione Missionaria Francescana.  Via Merulana, 124 – Roma (124).  Rotocalcografia Civicchioni- Chiavari."   There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83963
title: Buddhist temple entrance, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Entrata di una Pagoda buddistica in Cina."  The entrance to a Buddhist temple is depicted.  The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard:  "Unione Missionaria Francescana. (Decreto Pio X, 1907 – Pio XI, Brev. Apost. 25 Aprile 1922). Scopo generale: diffondere la cognizione e l’amore delle Missioni e promuovere le vocazioni all’apostolato; particolare: venire in aiuto delle 53 Missioni affidate all’ Ordine Francescano e sparse in tutto il mondo, sia colle preghiere, sia colle elemosine.   ̶   Membri:  Ordinari L. 2,40 all’ anno.   ̶   Perpetui L. 50 una volta tanto.  Per i Bambini (Piccoli Missionari di S. Antonio) L. 1,20 all’ anno.  ̶   Per le iscrizioni e offerte rivolgersi ai Procuratori delle Missioni: Bologna (30) Osservanza  - Parma, SS. Nunziata od a qualunque Convento dei Frati Minori."  There are several lines handwritten in Italian on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83964
title: Mountain pass with travelers, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Mission des  Franciscains du Chan-Tong  or. (Chine).  Série II. 20  ).  Un Coin de Montagne du Chan-Tong." Several people are depicted standing in a rocky mountain pass. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "On peut se faire inscrire dans l’Union Missionnaire Franciscaine, qui vient en aide aux missionnaires franciscains français, à la Procure, 208, rue de Pessac, Bordeaux (G.ronde). Phototypie CH Chambon, Bordeaux."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83965
title: Impoverished man, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Serie IIIa – Ho-Nan Settentrionale (Cina).  46.  Un mendicante cinese."  A man without means is shown wearing tattered clothing.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "L’Istituto delle Missioni Esteri di Milano promoueve la propagazione della Fede e delia civiltà in sei vaste Missioni dell’India e della Cina – Sede generale: Milano, via Monte Rosa 71."  There are a few lines handwritten in Italian on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83966
title: Seller of household goods, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Serie IVa – Cina   ̶  16.  Venditore di articoli casa-linghi."  A traveling vendor of household items is shown carrying his wares.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "L’Istituto delle Missioni Esteri di Milano promouve la propagazione della Fede e delia civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’India e della Cina – Sede generale: Milano, via Monte Rosa 71.  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83967
title: Selling sashes, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Serie IVa – Cina   ̶  15.  Venditore di nastri."  A street vendor selling woven belts is shown holding a rack with his products.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "L’Istituto delle Missioni Esteri di Milano promouve la propagazione della Fede e delia civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’India e della Cina – Sede generale: Milano, via Monte Rosa 71."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83968
title: Squash vendor, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Serie IIIa  –  Ho-Nau Settentrionale (Cina) – 42.  Venditore di zucche."  Men are shown looking over squash that are for sale at a street market.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "L’Istituto delle Missioni Esteri di Milano promouve la propagazione della Fede e delia civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’India e della Cina – Sede generale: Milano, via Monte Rosa 71."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83969
title: Manchurian lady, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Serie Va – Cina – I. Signora Mancese."  A Manchurian woman is shown dressed in period clothing.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "L’Istituto delle Missioni Esteri di Milano promouve la propagazione della Fede e delia civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’India e della Cina – Sede generale: Milano, via Monte Rosa 71."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83970
title: Tatar men, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Serie Va – Cina – I. Signore tartare [Tatar]."  A group of Tatar men dressed in long outer coats is shown near a city gate. "L’Istituto delle Missioni Esteri di Milano promouve la propagazione della Fede e delia civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’India e della Cina – Sede generale: Milano, via Monte Rosa 71."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83971
title: Streetside dining, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Serie IVa – Cina – I2. Ristorante economico."  Several people are shown eating at a table on a street corner.  A vendor’s kettle can be seen in the background.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:  "L’Istituto delle Missioni Esteri di Milano promouve la propagazione della Fede e delia civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’India e della Cina – Sede generale: Milano, via Monte Rosa 71."  There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83972
title: Bazaar, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Serie IVa  - Ho-Nan Settentrionale (Cina) 11. Bazar cinese."  The entrances to shops at a street market are shown.  Many of the household items are seen on display outside the stalls.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "L’Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano, promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’ India e della Cina  ̶  Sede generale: Milano  ̶  Via Monte Rosa 71."  Handwriting in Italian closely covers the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83973
title: Blind street musicians, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Serie Va  - Cina  ̶   9.  Suonatori ciechi."  Two musicians without sight are shown playing their instruments with one hand while using a walking cane with the other.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "L’Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano, promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’ India e della Cina  ̶  Sede generale: Milano  ̶  Via Monte Rosa 71." There is no handwriting on the back.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-c123-83974
title: Musical ensemble, China, ca.1920-1940

description: "Serie Va  - Cina  ̶   17.  Musica cinese."  A large group of musicians are shown with their various musical instruments.  A few people hold flags or banners, possibly for marching.  The following information is printed on the back of the postcard:   "L’Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano, promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’ India e della Cina  ̶  Sede generale: Milano  ̶  Via Monte Rosa 71." There is no handwriting on the back.