“No. 5. Haut-Congo Belge. Belgisch Opper Congo. Recolte des patates douces. Oogst der zoete palatten.” Girls both young and old pose with their harvest of sweet potatoes. A missionary sister stands with them. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Congrégation des Filles de la Croix de Liége. Congregatie der Dochters van het Kruis te Luik. Maison-mère: Moederhuis: rue Hors-Château 49. Mission du Haut-Congo belge. Missie van den Belgischen Opper-Congo. There is no handwriting on the back.
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