[BUNJANG] 1910s Wonsan Seminary Catholic Mission Postcard - Korean Students' Daily Life / 1910년 - 카톨릭 천주교 - 원산 신학교 생활사 선교 엽서
This rare postcard, dating from the early 1910s, was issued by the French Society of Saint Peter the Apostle for the propagation of the faith. It was intended to raise funds for missionary work in Joseon (Korea) among French Catholics.
**Issuing Period:** Early 20th Century (approx. 1910s)
**Publisher:** The Society of Saint Peter the Apostle (L'Œuvre de Saint-Pierre-Apôtre), France
**Obverse Analysis:**
* **Caption:** "7. WONSAN (Corée) — APRÈS LES REPAS (Wonsan, Korea — After Meal Cleanup)"
This unique archival image captures an intimate scene from the dormitory dining hall of the Wonsan Seminary, operated by the Paris Foreign Missions Society and Catholic orders during the late Joseon Dynasty/early Japanese colonial period. It depicts Korean seminarians, dressed in traditional *hanbok* (pants, jackets, and *durumagi* robes), gathered around large basins to wash dishes, showcasing a vivid moment of daily life and labor.
**Rarity and Significance:**
* This is not merely a scenic view of Wonsan port or a posed photograph of people. It is an invaluable archival document offering insight into the daily life and dining culture within a modern religious educational facility.
* Its depiction of student labor and mealtime customs makes it highly significant for historical and academic study.
**Condition:**
* The upper right corner exhibits wear consistent with its age, including minor paper layer separation (see detailed photos).
* Typical soft corners and slight damage are present on the upper right edge due to the passage of time.
* Crucially, the damage is confined to the margin and does not affect the main illustration or the text on the reverse.
* Therefore, the visual appeal and archival value remain intact. Collectors sensitive to condition should carefully review the magnified photographs provided.
This postcard offers a rare glimpse into the "Daily Life at Wonsan Seminary."
1910년 - 카톨릭 천주교 - 원산 신학교 생활사 선교 엽서
프랑스 가톨릭 성 베드로 사도회 발행 조선 원산 선교 엽서
발행 시기: 20세기 초 (개항기 ~ 일제강점기 초기, 약 1910년대 내외)
발행처: 프랑스 성 베드로 사도 교황청 전교회 (L'Œuvre de Saint-Pierre-Apôtre)
유물 성격: 프랑스 현지 신자 대상 조선 선교 기금 모금용 사진 엽서
전면 도안 분석: * 하단 공식 표기: 7. WONSAN (Corée) — APRÈS LES REPAS (원산, 조선 — 식사 후 뒷정리)
당시 파리 외방전교회 및 가톨릭 수도회가 운영하던 '원산 신학교(Seminary of Wonsan)' 내부 기숙사 식당 풍경을 촬영한 독보적인 생활사 데이터입니다.
전통 바지저고리와 두루마기를 입은 조선인 신학생들이 대형 대야에 모여 탕기(사발)를 산처럼 쌓아두고 설거지를 하는 일상적이고 생생한 순간이 기록되어 있습니다.
희소성: * 단순한 원산항 풍경이나 인물 포즈 사진이 아닌, 근대 종교 교육 시설 내부의 '생활사(식사 문화 및 노동)'를 담은 아카이브급 도안으로 수집 및 학술 가치가 매우 높습니다.
* 우측 상단 모서리에 세월에 따른 마모 및 미세한 종이 층 분리(Layer Separation) 존재 (상세 사진 참조)
오랜 세월의 흐름으로 인해 우측 상단 모서리에 전형적인 소프트 코너 및 미세 훼손이 확인됩니다. 다만, 대미지가 여백에만 국한되어 핵심 도안이나 후면 텍스트를 전혀 침범하지 않았으므로, 시각적 감상 및 아카이브 소장 가치에는 영향이 없습니다. 상태에 예민한 콜렉터 분들은 첨부된 확대 사진을 반드시 확인하시기 바랍니다.
'원산 신학교 생활사'
수원역 부근에서 구입 가능합니다.^^
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