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Afrikaners seated in Dutch Reformed Church for Nagmaal (Holy Communion) , Bronkhorstspruit (South Africa)

1947

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Cataloged as “Afrikaners seated in Dutch Reformed Church for Nagmaal (Holy Communion) , Bronkhorstspruit (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-063508
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Afrikaners seated in tent for Nagmaal (Holy Communion) , Bronkhorstspruit (South Africa)

1947

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Cataloged as “Afrikaners seated in tent for Nagmaal (Holy Communion) , Bronkhorstspruit (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-063514
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Afrikaners talking outside Dutch Reformed Church for Nagmaal (Holy Communion), Bronkhorstspruit (South Africa)

1947

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Cataloged as “Afrikaners talking outside Dutch Reformed Church for Nagmaal (Holy Communion), Bronkhorstspruit (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-063520
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Afrique Occidentale Cavalier du Cayor

[19--]

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Text on front reads: "Afrique Occidentale. Cavalier du Cayor." Translated postcard caption reads, "West Africa. Horseman from Cayor.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-20-39
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Afrique Occidentale, Conakry La Compagnie Française de l'Afrique occidentale et la petite Jetée

circa 1911

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Printed caption on recto reads: "Afrique Occidentale - Conakry / 17. - La Compagnie française de l'Afrique occidentale et la petite Jetée." Translated caption reads: "West Africa - Conakry / 17. - The French Company of West Africa and the small jetty."…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GV 2012-001-0791
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Afrique Occidentale, Conakry Le mouvement du Warf

circa 1911

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Printed caption on recto reads: "Afrique Occidentale - Conakry / 16. - Le mouvement du Warf." Translated caption reads: "West Africa - Conakry / 16. - The movement of the Wharf." Postmark on recto.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GV 2012-001-0788
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Afrique Occidentale Dahomey. - Deux Elégants

[ca. 1912]

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Postcard image of two men standing next to each other, one holding an umbrella and the other holding a cane. Printed text on recto reads: "Afrique Occidentale. - Dahomey. - Deux Elégants / Westafrica. - Dahome. - Zwei Modeherren." Translated caption reads:…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144001
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Afrique Occidentale Danseurs "Miniankas

[ca. 1906]

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Postcard image of Bamana Chiwara masquerade, Mali. Photograph by Edmond Fortier, ca. 1906. Fortier Postcard collection. Original caption reads, "1058. Afrique Occidentale - SOUDAN - Danseurs "Miniankas". Fetiches des Cultures.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA F1058
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Afrique Occidentale Française Fête de la pêche à Kankan; Haute-Guinée

circa 1910

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Printed caption on recto reads: "4. Afrique Occidentale Française - Fête de la pêche à Kankan. - Haute-Guinée." Translated caption reads: "4. French West Africa - Fishing Festival at Kankan. - Upper Guinea." Additional printed text on recto reads: "[text…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GV 2012-001-0711
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Afrique Occidentale Franc̥̦̜̜aise, Sénégal Ile de Gorée

[19--]

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Text on verso reads: "Afrique Occidentale Franc̥̦̜̜aise, Sénégal. 55 - Ile de Gorée. Edit. Joseph Hélou, 26, av. William-Ponty - Dakar." Translated postcard caption reads, "French Western Africa, Senegal. 55 - Goree Island. Edit. Joseph Hélou, 26, av.…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-06-27
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Afrique Occidentale Franc̥̦̜̜aise, Sénégal Marchande de sable noir

[19--]

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Text on verso reads: "Afrique Occidentale Franc̥̦̜̜aise. 1035. Sénégal. - Marchande de sable noir dont les Femmes se saupoudrent les tresses de la chevelure prealablement enduites d'une matiere grasse." Translated postcard caption reads, "French Western…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-16-18
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Afrique Occidentale Franc̥̦̜̜aise, Sénégal Vieille marchande de poissons

[19--]

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Text on front reads: "58 - Afrique Occidentale Franc̥̦̜̜aise. Sénégal - Vieille marchande de poissons. Edit. Joseph Helou, 26, av. William-Ponty - Dakar." Translated postcard caption reads, "58 - French Western Africa. Senegal. - Old woman selling fishes.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-20-41
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Afrique Occidentale Intérieur de Village

[19--]

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Text on verso reads: "333. Afrique Occidentale. Intérieur de Village." Translated postcard caption reads, "333. West Africa. Inside of a village.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-07-17
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Afrique Occidentale Jeune Sénégalaise

[19--]

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Text on front reads: "Afrique Occidentale. Jeune Sénégalaise." Translated postcard caption reads, "West Africa. Young senegalese woman.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-20-36
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) DAKAR. A la Fête de la Tabaski

[19--]

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Text on front reads: "85. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). DAKAR. A la Fête de la Tabaski. Le Roi, en voiture, escorté par les tam-tam. Collection Gaudron." Translated postcard caption reads, "85. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR. - At the Tabaski event. The…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-09-03
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Afrique Occidentale, Sénégal DAKAR, Avenue Gambetta

[19--]

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Text on verso reads: "186. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). DAKAR, Avenue Gambetta." Translated postcard caption reads, "186. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR, Gambetta Avenue." Additional handwritten text on verso reads, "Dakar, 16 Janvier 1916. Chers Parents,…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-07-03
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) DAKAR. Embarquement des troupes pour le Maroc

[19--]

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Text on front reads: "182. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). DAKAR. Embarquement des troupes pour le Maroc. Collection Gautron." Translated postcard caption reads, "182. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR. - Boarding of the troops to Morocco." Additional…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-38-09
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) Dakar. Jeunes filles Acouses

[19--]

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Text on front reads: "22. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). Dakar. Jeunes filles Acouses. Collection No Metharam-Bros et Cie - Dakar." Translated postcard caption reads, "22. West Africa (Senegal) - Dakar. Young Acouse girls.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-20-27
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). Dakar. L'Embarquement des arachides. un gros Marchand

[ca. 1910]

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Orginal caption reads, "Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). Dakar. L'Embarquement des arachides. un gros Marchand.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1992-004, Item EEPA 1992-004-089
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) DAKAR. La Gare

[19--]

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Text on front reads: "193. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). DAKAR. La Gare. Collection Gautron." Translated postcard caption reads, "193. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR. - The Railway Station." Additional handwritten text on front reads, "Clément Louis:…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-24-15
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) - Dakar - La Rade

[ca. 1910]

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Orginal caption reads, "2118. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) - Dakar - La Rade. Collection Générale Fortier - Dakar.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1992-004, Item EEPA 1992-004-124
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) Dakar, le feu dans le village

[19--]

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Text on front reads: "Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) - Dakar, le feu dans le village. Collection Gautron." Translated postcard caption reads, "196. West Africa (Senegal) - DAKAR, village in fire.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-07-33
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Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal) DAKAR. Les Ecoles rue de Thiong un jour d'élection. M. le Gouverneur Général Ponty vient de voter

[19--]

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Text on front reads: "203. Afrique Occidentale (Sénégal). DAKAR. Les Ecoles rue de Thiong un jour d'élection. M. le Gouverneur Général Ponty vient de voter. Collection Gaudron, photo, Dakar." Translated postcard caption reads, "203. West Africa (Senegal) -…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SG-07-38
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