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c. 1880s South East Asia - Philippines - pony and trap
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c. 1880s South East Asia - Philippines - pony and trap
c.1880s South East Asia - Philippines - pony and trap
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Collodion Cultural Ethnicity Ethnographic Hisotry Philippines Pony Trap Albumen
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This photograph, taken in the Philippines during the late 1880s, offers a glimpse into the past of South East Asia's rich cultural history. The image features a local woman skillfully guiding a pony-drawn trap through a lush, tropical landscape. Dressed in traditional ethnic attire, the woman exudes a sense of strength and determination as she navigates the uneven terrain with ease. The use of an albumen or collodion process print adds to the photograph's historical authenticity, transporting us back in time to an era when such images were captured through a labor-intensive and painstaking process. The 19th century was a period of intense exploration and documentation of the world, with travelers and ethnographers capturing images of indigenous peoples and their ways of life. The Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,000 islands, was a Spanish colony during this time, and the influence of European culture can be seen in the pony and trap, which resembles European carriages. However, the woman's traditional clothing and the lush, exotic surroundings remind us that this is still a distinctly Asian landscape. This photograph is a valuable ethnographic record of a bygone era, offering insights into the daily lives of people in South East Asia during the late 19th century. It also serves as a reminder of the diversity and richness of the world's cultural heritage, and the importance of preserving and celebrating the unique traditions and customs of different communities.
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