The postcard depicts a painting of Likoma Cathedral's interior, showing the pulpit and altar. The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it. Printed at the edge of the correspondence section is "Universities' Mission to Central Africa, Central Africa House, Wood Street, Westminster, S. W. 1." "Diocese of Nyasaland" "Likoma Cathedral - Built by the native Christians under an English architect. Practically all materials were obtained and worked locally by Africans, who also carved the beautiful soapstone screen, stalls, and pulpit. Total length of building 315 feet. Accommodations 2,000."
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