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Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

61 Volumes

Type:

Collection descriptions

Archival materials

Volumes

Postcards

Place:

Algeria

Angola

Benin

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cameroon

Cape Verde

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Côte d'Ivoire

Mozambique

Morocco

Mali

Namibia

Rwanda

Niger

Nigeria

Somalia

South Africa

Sierra Leone

Sudan

Tanzania

Togo

Tunisia

Zimbabwe

Zambia

Uganda

Senegal

Kenya

Liberia

Ghana

Guinea

Mauritania

Madagascar

Malawi

Djibouti

Ethiopia

Gabon

Egypt

Eritrea

Africa

Date:

1898-[ongoing]

Summary:

This collection includes postcards from 45 African countries. Subjects include agriculture; animals; artists; body arts; cityscapes; cultural landscapes; dance; education; expeditions; flora; industry; leaders; marketplaces; medicine; military; missionaries; music; portraits; recreation; rites and ceremonies; and transportation, among many other topics.

Arrangement note:

Arranged by country and topic

Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Genre/Form:

Postcards

Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014

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African Postcard Collection

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_collection:sova-eepa-1985-014

Photographer:

Johnston, W.S.  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (halftone., col., 14 x 9 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Culture:

Fanti (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1907]

Scope and Contents:

Postcard image of a Fanti woman carrying a child on her back. Postmarked 14 June 1907 and postmarked arrived Bruselles 30 June 1907.

Printed caption on recto reads: "Fantee Woman." Additional printed text on recto reads: "Photo W. S. Johnston."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-20-01

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Women -- Africa  Search this

Children -- Africa  Search this

Costume -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1985-140301

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4550

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (halftone., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1900]

Scope and Contents:

Postcard image of a two young women. Original caption reads: "Amauna; Negresse blanche, avec sa Soeur; de la Côte-d'Or (Afrique). " Translated caption reads, "Amauna: The white Negress, with her Sister; of the Gold Coast (Africa)."

Items EEPA GH-20-02 and EEPA GH-20-03 are duplicate postcards.

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-20-03

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Women -- Africa  Search this

Costume -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1985-140302-01

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4551

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (halftone., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1900]

Scope and Contents:

Postcard image of a two young women. Original caption reads: "Amauna; Negresse blanche, avec sa Soeur; de la Côte-d'Or (Afrique). " Translated caption reads, "Amauna: The white Negress, with her Sister; of the Gold Coast (Africa)."

Items EEPA GH-20-02 and EEPA GH-20-03 are duplicate postcards.

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-20-02

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Women -- Africa  Search this

Costume -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1985-140302-02

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4552

Creator:

C. B. C. (Accra)  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (halftone., col., 15.5 x 11 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1980]

Scope and Contents:

Postcard image of a young woman dressed in Kente cloth, Accra, Ghana, circa 1980.

Caption on verso reads: "Traditional 'Kente' Attire."

Additional printed text on verso reads: "C.B.C. Box 3285, Accra - Ghana."

Stamp box reads: "A. C. P. 008."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-20-07

EEPA GH 1985-140304

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Numbering Peculiarities Note:

Verso labelled with former accession number format: A1992-18. Additional accession number on verso: EEPA 1985-140304.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Costume -- Africa  Search this

Textile fabrics  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1992-018

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4553

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Culture:

Fanti (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1900]

Scope and Contents:

Postcard image of a group of men and boys, ca. 1900. Original caption reads, "6. Group of Fantis. Natives of Gold Coast, West Africa."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-20-04

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Costume -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1985-140306

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4554

Creator:

C. B. C. (Accra)  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (halftone., col., 15 x 10.5 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1970]

Scope and Contents:

Drummers. Caption on verso reads: "Drummers in action, Ghana."

Additional printed text on verso reads: "C.B.C. Box 3285, Accra - Ghana."

Stamp box reads: "A. C. P. 13."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-19-05

EEPA GH 1985-140311

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Numbering Peculiarities Note:

Verso labelled with former accession number format: A1992-18. Additional accession number on verso: EEPA 1985-140311.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Music -- Africa  Search this

Musicians -- Africa  Search this

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1992-018

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4555

Creator:

Methodist Book Depot Ltd. (Ghana)  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (photograph., monochrome, 9 x 14 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Culture:

Ashanti (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1920]

Scope and Contents:

Four young male drummers. Text on frontside reads:"War Drums, Ashanti."

Item number on recto: "N⁰ 10."

Printed text on verso reads: "Copyright of Methodist Book Depots, Cape Coase, Gold Coast; This is a real photograph; Printed in Great Britain."

Stamp box reads: "H."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-19-03

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Music -- Africa  Search this

Musicians -- Africa  Search this

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1985-140313

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4556

Creator:

Raphael Tuck & Sons  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (halftone., col., 14 x 9 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Paintings

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1920]

Scope and Contents:

Artwork depiction of an Ashanti priest. Text on frontside reads: "An Ashanti Priest, Gold Coast." Caption on verso reads: "An Ashanti Priest, Gold Coast. A fetish priest with the regalia of his office, including the 'doso' or kilt of palm leaf fibre."

Additional printed text on verso reads: "'Printed in England. Copyright Gold Coast Government; Raphael Tuck& Sons, Ltd., London; Series VI." Publisher's logo on recto: "Oilette; 8." Artist's signature on recto, text not legible.

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-23-02

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Rites and ceremonies  Search this

Costume -- Africa  Search this

Leaders  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Paintings -- Reproductions

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1985-140317

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4557

Creator:

C. B. C. (Accra)  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (halftone., col., 16 x 11 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1976]

Scope and Contents:

A man carving a wooden stool. Text on verso reads: "Carving An Ashanti Stool." and "C.B.C. Box 3285, Accra - Ghana."

Items EEPA GH-04-02 and EEPA GH-04-03 are duplicate postcards.

Message, address, and postmarked postage stamp on verso.

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-04-02

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Artists -- Africa  Search this

Wood working  Search this

Stools  Search this

Ashanti (African people)  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1985-140319.01

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4558

Creator:

Pickering & Berthoud Ltd. (Accra)  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (collotype, b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Ghana, -- Western Region, -- Sekondi

Date:

[ca. 1900]

Scope and Contents:

Three women using a large mortar and pestles; a young child is also present. Text on frontside reads: "Sekondi. Beating Foo-Foo." and "Pickering & Berthoud. No.8." Text on verso reads: "Post Card. Carte postale. Union postale universelle."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-12-01

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Households -- Africa  Search this

Domestic scenes  Search this

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Costume -- Africa  Search this

Textile fabrics  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1985-140324

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4559

Creator:

Raphael Tuck & Sons  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1920]

Scope and Contents:

Postcard image of a male (shot-put) athlete. Caption on verso reads: "Un Athlete de la Cote d'Or; Le Gouvernement de la Cote d'Or encourage l'education physique comme faisant partie de l'education de la jeunesse. Cette photographie represente un etudiant de l'Ecole Technique du Gouvernement sise a Accra, la capitale de la cote d'Or."

Additional printed text on verso reads: "'Printed in England. Copyright Gold Coast Government; Raphael Tuck& Sons, Ltd., London; Art publishers to Their Majesties The King and Queen and to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales." Publisher's logos on verso.

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-21-02

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Recreation -- Africa  Search this

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1985-140344

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4560

Photographer:

Johnston, W.S.  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (halftone., b&w, 14 x 9 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Culture:

Fanti (African people)  Search this

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1906]

Scope and Contents:

Postcard image of Lt. Chief Andor of Elmina, photograph by W.S. Johnston, ca. 1906.

Postmarked, "Bruxelles Arrivee 1906/11/30." Manuscript on recto; address on verso.

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-15-04

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Leaders  Search this

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Costume -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1985-140345

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4561

Creator:

Rovictor Industrial Photos (Accra)  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (halftone., col., 9 x 14 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1980]

Scope and Contents:

Postcard image of a chief dancing during the Mayemi Festival, "Krobo Odumase."

Printed caption on verso reads: "Szene: Ein Häuptling tanzt auf dem Mayemi Festival Krobo Odumase; Scène: Un chef de tribu dansant pendant le Festival Mayemi Krobo Odumase; Scene: A chief dancing during the Mayemi Festival Krobo Odumase.

Additional printed text on verso reads: "(21) Photo by Rovictor Industrial Photos P. O. Box 6004 Tel. 2 24 65 - Accra."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-15-02

EEPA GH 1992-018

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Numbering Peculiarities Note:

Verso labelled with former accession number format: A1992-18. Additional accession number on verso: EEPA 1985-140309.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Leaders  Search this

Dance  Search this

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Costume -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1985-140309

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4562

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (photograph., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1950]

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-05-01

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Numbering Peculiarities Note:

Verso labelled with former accession number format: A1992-18.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Body arts  Search this

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Rites and ceremonies -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1992-018

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4563

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Ghana, -- Western Region, -- Axim

Date:

[ca. 1910]

Scope and Contents:

View of floating logs and a town on the distant shore.

Printed caption on recto reads: "The Local Industry, Mahogany Logs for Shipment, Axim, Gold Coast Colony." Stamp box reads: "Printed in Germany." Item number on verso: "210669."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-35-02

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Numbering Peculiarities Note:

Verso labelled with former accession number format: A1993-19-20. Additional accession number on verso: EEPA 1985-140339.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Industry  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1993-019-0020

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4564

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Ghana, -- Western Region, -- Axim

Date:

[ca. 1920]

Scope and Contents:

View of a town street.

Stamp box reads: "Printed in Germany." Item number on verso: "210670."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-06-01

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Numbering Peculiarities Note:

Verso labelled with former accession number format: A1993-19-21. Additional accession number on verso: EEPA 1985-140334.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Cityscape photography  Search this

Architecture -- Africa  Search this

Cultural landscapes  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1993-019-0021

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4565

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (collotype., b&w, 9 x 14 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Ghana, -- Greater Accra Region, -- Accra

Date:

[ca. 1900]

Scope and Contents:

Group of men, some holding musical instruments and some holding other objects. Text on frontside reads: "Accra."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-19-01

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Numbering Peculiarities Note:

Verso labelled with former accession number format: A1993-19-25. Additional accession number on verso: EEPA 1985-140314.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Music -- Africa  Search this

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1993-019-0025

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4566

Creator:

Matthew Photos  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (photograph., b&w, 16.5 x 12 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1940]

Scope and Contents:

A portrait of a chief, Ghana. Printed caption on verso reads: "A Soul of a Chief." Additional printed text on verso reads: "Matthew Photos."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-15-01

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Numbering Peculiarities Note:

Verso labelled with former accession number format: 1993-23-14. Additional accession number on verso: EEPA 1985-140308.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Leaders  Search this

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Costume -- Africa  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1993-023-0014

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African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4567

Photographer:

Matthew Photos  Search this

Collection Collector:

National Museum of African Art (U.S.)  Search this

Extent:

1 Postcard (photograph., b&w, 16.5 x 12 cm.)

Container:

Volume 1

Type:

Archival materials

Postcards

Postcards

Picture postcards

Place:

Africa

Ghana

Date:

[ca. 1940]

Scope and Contents:

Printed caption on verso reads: "Ghanaian Girl, Ghana." Additional printed text on verso reads: "Matthew Photos."

Local Numbers:

EEPA GH-20-06

General:

Title source: Postcard caption.

Numbering Peculiarities Note:

Verso labelled with former accession number format: 1993-23-21. Additional accession number on verso: EEPA 1985-140303.

Collection Restrictions:

Use of original records requires an appointment. Contact Archives staff for more details.

Collection Rights:

Permission to reproduce images from the Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives must be obtained in advance. The collection is subject to all copyright laws.

Topic:

Dance  Search this

Portrait photography -- Africa  Search this

Costume -- Africa  Search this

Textile fabrics  Search this

Genre/Form:

Picture postcards

Collection Citation:

African Postcard collection, EEPA 1985-014, Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Identifier:

EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA GH 1993-023-0021

See more items in:

African Postcard Collection

African Postcard Collection / Series 20: Ghana (GH)

Archival Repository:

Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art

EDAN-URL:

ead_component:sova-eepa-1985-014-ref4569