51. Congo Belge Léopard

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.

Translated postcard caption reads, "51. Belgian Congo - Leopard." Accompanying text on verso reads, "Bandundu, 6 Janvier 1918. Mon cher Haenen. Enfin je suis revenu mais on m'a envoyé dans le Kwango ce qui me dégoute profondément. Tu comprends que j'aurai voulu retourner à l'Equateur. Envoie moi ton adresse exacte et fais moi savoir combien je te dois, je ne retrouve plus la lettre. Pour le moment je suis plutot dans la dèche mais cela ira mieux le jour où je recevrai de tes nouvelles. Bien cordialement à toi. Viré..." Addressed to, "Monsieur Haenen. Kigoma. Afrique Orientale Allemande." and from, "Envoi de G. Viré à Gete (Kwango) par Thijsville." Accompanying translated text on verso reads, "Bandundu, January 6 1918. My dear Haenen, At last I am back but I have been sent to the Kwango which disgust me no end. You understand that I would like to go back to the Equator. Send me your exact address and let me know how much I owe you? I cannot find your letter. For the time being I am rather broke but I shall feel better when I receive news from you. Cordial greetings. Viré..." Addressed to, " Mr. Haenen. Kigoma. German East Africa." and from, ".".

Collection

African Postcard Collection

Archival grouping

African Postcard Collection / Series 11: Congo Belge (CG)

Catalog date

ca. 1918

Recorded places

Africa; Congo (Democratic Republic)

Recorded subjects

Hunting -- Africa; Animals

Format and extent

1 Postcard (b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)

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