86. Philippine MANILA CARNIVAL QUEENS on Mar 8, 2013 in Events Postcards One of my collections is these Carnival Queen postcards which reminds me of the elegant pageantry during the American colonial period. The Carnival beauty contest was a festive event. It was organized by the American government to celebra...
85. Vintage PHILIPPINE SILHOUETTES on Feb 25, 2013 in Pop Culture Prints and Artworks Souvenir from the 1953 Philippine International Fair. Silhouette by R MarcelinoThe name "silhouette" was derived from an unpopular character named Etienne de Silhouette, the controller general of France in 1757 and a regular shadow cutter himse...
85. PHILIPPINE SILHOUETTES on Feb 25, 2013 Souvenir from the 1953 Philippine International Fair. Silhouette by R MarcelinoThe name "silhouette" was derived from an unpopular character named Etienne de Silhouette, the controller general of France in 1757 and a regular shadow cutter himse...
84. Philippine CIGARETTE ADVERTISEMENTS from the mid 1940s - 1960s on Feb 13, 2013 in Advertising Tobacco Cigar Cigarette The worlds of advertising and cigarette smoking have been intertwined for as long as we can remember. In the first half of the 20th century, tobacco companies were major contributors to the advertising industry, and many magazines and newspapers were...
82. FILIPINO CUPID - Vintage Philippine Valentine Cards on Feb 8, 2013Collecting vintage and antique valentine cards has emotional appeal to everyone; regardless of age, and gender. The valentines of the past reflect everything from social history, romance, imagery, artistry, emotion, and just plain fun!The cards...
83. FILIPINO CUPID - Vintage Philippine Valentine Cards on Feb 8, 2013 in Pop Culture Postcards Collecting vintage and antique valentine cards has emotional appeal to everyone; regardless of age, and gender. The valentines of the past reflect everything from social history, romance, imagery, artistry, emotion, and just plain fun!The cards...
82. COLEGIO DE SAN JOSE Postcards - Predecessor of Ateneo on Feb 7, 2013 in Postcards Manila Landmarks Religious Collectibles I got this set of Colegio San Jose cards from a friend when we exchanged postcards. The postcards were divided into 2 sets - Serie A and Serie B, and printed by FOTOTIPI THOMAS, Barcelona, Spain in 1910 or earlier. Postcards from SERIES A...
81. Vintage Filipina Beauties on Real Photo Postcards on Dec 6, 2012There is a saying that “Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder” which means that beauty is relative. What one person's definition of beauty is will always different from someone else's definition. Webster defined BEAUTY as the quality present...
80. 1920s PHILIPPINES FREE PRESS CHRISTMAS ADVERTISEMENTSS on Nov 26, 2012 in Advertising The Christmas holiday season is the biggest sales time of the year for almost every corporation. In order to boost their sales and profit, they need to advertise in a way that will give your company an advantage over others. Advertising is still...
80. 1920s PHILIPPINES FREE PRESS CHRISTMAS ADVERTISMENTS on Nov 26, 2012The Christmas holiday season is the biggest sales time of the year for almost every corporation. In order to boost their sales and profit, they need to advertise in a way that will give your company an advantage over others. Advertising is still...
