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Colonies Françaises; Madagascar Mjungga; Une Vielle Rue

ca. 1906

Africa; Madagascar; Madagascar, -- Mahajanga province, -- Mahajanga (Majunga)

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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, "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.)
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 2012-001-2032

Collection: African Postcard Collection

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