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Colonies Françaises; Madagascar Mjungga; Une Vielle Rue
ca. 1906
Africa; Madagascar; Madagascar, -- Mahajanga province, -- Mahajanga (Majunga)
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, "French Colonies; Madagascar - Majunga. An old Road." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Tamatave, Madagascar, 5 Nov 1906." Original hand-written address on verso, "Mr Eugene Bougeroh agent for the Lientenant Company Lue automobile 22 Regent London." Original hand-written text on recto, "5-11-06. My dear friend. I have had terrible weather. I have been very sick and I think it would be better at Dijons. Best and friendly friend.".
- Collection
- African Postcard Collection
- Archival grouping
- African Postcard Collection / Series 26: Madagascar (MG)
- Catalog date
- ca. 1906
- Recorded places
- Africa; Madagascar; Madagascar, -- Mahajanga province, -- Mahajanga (Majunga)
- Recorded subjects
- Cultural landscapes; Architecture -- Africa; Buildings; Men
- Format and extent
- 1 Postcard (collotype., hand colored, 9 x 14 cm.)
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Sources & collection details
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20
Catalog reference: EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-2032
Collection: African Postcard Collection