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c. 1880s South East Asia - Philippines - women and children
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c. 1880s South East Asia - Philippines - women and children
c.1880s South East Asia - Philippines - women and children
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Collodion Cultural Hisotry Philippines Albumen
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the late 1800s in the Philippines, a country in South East Asia that was under Spanish colonial rule during this era. The image features a group of women and children, dressed in traditional clothing, gathered around what appears to be a large wooden table. The women, with their flowing skirts and intricate headpieces, exude a sense of grace and elegance, while the children, with their curious expressions and playful demeanor, add a touch of innocence and joy to the scene. The photograph, which is believed to have been taken around the 1880s or 1890s, is an albumen print or collodion process image, a popular photographic technique during the 19th century. The use of this method, which involved coating a glass plate with a mixture of silver iodide and collodion, allowed for a high level of detail and tonal range, resulting in an image that beautifully captures the textures and nuances of the subjects and their surroundings. Despite the passage of time, this photograph offers a glimpse into the cultural traditions and daily life of the people of the Philippines during the colonial period. It invites us to reflect on the rich history and heritage of this fascinating region and to appreciate the beauty and resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity and change.
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