Carpet made at vocational school, Congo, ca.1920-1940

“Missiën van de Broeders der Christelijke Scholen in Congo. Missions des Frères des Ecoles Chrétiennes au Congo. Leerlingen van de Vakschool. Elèves de l’École professionnelle." Students at the mission vocational school pose with a finished rug. The wool carpet has an intricately woven border pattern with larger designs in the center. The name of the publisher, “Ern. Thill, Brussel.” and the caption are printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.