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Madagascar - Village Indigène à Ankarimbelo

ca. 1911

Africa; Madagascar; Madagascar, -- Fianarantsoa province, -- Ankarimbelo

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art. Visual details below describe the original material.

Original caption reads, "Madagascar - Native Village at Ankarimbelo." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Tananarive, Madagascar, 1911." Original hand-written address on verso, "Monsieur E. Hébert. Conservateur du Musée 12 Rue Tour Gambette 12 à Louviers France." Original hand-written text on recto, "Tananarive 21 9 1911. Have arrived at a good job since eighteen days. Cordial memories to friends and to "Cacetomsier" always with good and old friendship.".

Collection
African Postcard Collection
Archival grouping
African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
Catalog date
ca. 1911
Recorded places
Africa; Madagascar; Madagascar, -- Fianarantsoa province, -- Ankarimbelo
Recorded subjects
Cultural landscapes; Villages
Format and extent
1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)
About this record

This is a catalog record for historical archival material, not a biography. Catalog wording reflects the source record. Metadata reuse does not grant permission to reproduce restricted photographs or documents.

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art — original record ↗

Source collection ↗

Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-0321

Collection: African Postcard Collection

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