Antique RPPC Philippines Christmas Greeting Native Filipino Musicians Photograph
"Scarce colorized real photo postcard depicting a group of Filipino musicians and villagers posing with traditional stringed instruments beneath the greeting 'Merry Christmas from the Philippines.' A desirable combination of Christmas, ethnographic, and Philippine history."
• Original real photo postcard
• Christmas greeting from the Philippines
• Group portrait featuring Filipino musicians and villagers
• Several traditional stringed instruments visible
• Hand-tinted photographic image
• Unused message area with Christmas inscription on front
• Early 20th century postcard
• See photographs for complete condition details
Era: c.1905-1920
Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
Subject: Philippines / Filipino Musicians / Cultural Life
Description:
Scarce antique real photo postcard featuring a group of Filipino men and women posed with musical instruments beneath the greeting:
"Merry Christmas from the Philippines"
The image captures a fascinating glimpse of everyday life in the Philippines during the American colonial period. Several musicians are shown holding stringed instruments while members of the local community gather for the photograph.
Real photo postcards documenting Philippine cultural life remain highly collectible due to their historical significance, visual appeal, and limited survival rate. The combination of a Christmas greeting, native musicians, and early Philippine subject matter makes this an especially desirable example.
An excellent addition for collectors of Philippine history, ethnographic photography, real photo postcards, Christmas postcards, musical instruments, and early Pacific history.
Condition:
Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear consistent with handling and storage. Please review all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
All postcards are shipped in a clear acid-free handling sleeve and a stiff mailer.