A Catholic missionary father is seated with three other men, a small boy sitting at his feet. Around him are gathered an assembly of other men, some in Western clothing and wearing a variety of hats. Two men are holding umbrellas. The back of the postcard is closely covered with handwriting and is stamped and postmarked.. Printed in the correspondence section is "Missien des Peres Redemptoristes au Congo Prefecture Apostolique de Matadi." "Thysville Kimpese - Un groupe imposant" "Kongo-missie der Paters redemptoristen Apostolische Prefektuur van Matadi." "Thysstad Kimpese -Een voortreffehjk gezelschap."
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