Vintage Rice Planting Philippines Curteich Photo-Finish Postcard Manila
$ 5.28
Description
Vintage Rice Planting Philippines Curteich Photo-Finish Postcard Manila. This evocative scene provides a valuable historical record of rural Philippine culture and industry. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a fascinating glimpse into agricultural life with this vintage Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) depicting a scene of rice planting in the Philippines. The detailed black and white image captures numerous individuals diligently working in flooded fields, showcasing traditional farming practices against a backdrop of local dwellings and abundant tropical foliage, possibly bamboo. This evocative scene provides a valuable historical record of rural Philippine culture and industry. Produced by the renowned Curteich-Chicago company as a "C.T. Photo-Finish" postcard, this piece features high-quality photographic printing, characteristic of the early to mid-20th century. The postcard was distributed by Philippine Education Co., Inc. of Manila. It offers a unique window into the labor-intensive process of rice cultivation, a staple crop central to the region's economy and way of life. This collectible postcard holds significant appeal for collectors of Philippine ephemera, agricultural history, and vintage photography.
