"Gebetsbund der Frauen im Kaffer-Land. Die Vorsitzende des Gebetsvereins läutet die Glocke zur Versammlung" ("Prayer group of the women in the Kaffir country. The president of the prayer group is ringing the bell for the session"). A wooden construction with a bell on the top. A woman in a long dress is standing beside it, looking up to the bell. Around are buildings. Richard Paul Moths, born in 1872 in Kösen (Germany), was a carpenter. In 1899 he married Helene Ledoux. From 1900 till 1948 he worked as a missionary in South Africa East (Silo, Baziya, Tabase). He died in 1950 in South Africa.
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.