Women bathing along the shoreline, Madagascar, ca.1900-1930

"Madagascar - Au bain" ("At the bath.") At the focal point of the image six women wade in a large body of water near the rocky shore. In the background many other women can be seen bathing along a long stretch of the shoreline. Some buildings and boats are also visible in the distance on the shore. Postcard issued by the "Missions des Lazaristes." The back of the postcard is blank and contains printed information about the mission agency: "Les Missions des Lazaristes et des Filles de la Charite - Organe mensuel - de l'Oeuvre du Bienheureux Jean-Gabriel Perboyre - en faveur des missions les plus necessiteuses - Un an : France, 10 fr. - Etranger 15 fr. - Adresser les offrandes a M le Directeur de l'Oeuvre du Bx Perboyre - 95 Rue de Severes - Paris (6e) - Cheque Post. no 285 88." ("Missions of Lazaristes and the Girls of Charity - monthly Body - Work of the Blessed Jean-Gabriel Perboyre - in favour of the neediest missions - One year: France, 10 FR. - Foreigner 15 FR. - Address the offerings to M the Director of the Work of Bx Perboyre - 95 Rue de Severes - Paris (6e) - Post Cheque. No 285 88.")