Lot 254:
Three Early 20th Century Military Portraits of American Soldiers in Manila, Philippines
Sold for: $30
Description
This lot features three early 20th-century photographic portraits of American soldiers, likely taken during or shortly after the Philippine-American War. The collection includes two albumen cabinet cards and one silver gelatin real photo postcard. The first cabinet card is a bust-length portrait mounted on a card with a gold-stamped lower margin for Centro Artistico, Manila. The reverse bears a blue circular stamp with the text Manila, Pinon Fotografo, Puente Jolo, 23, and a handwritten name Grant Worley. The second cabinet card is an albumen print showing a full-length portrait of a soldier in a campaign hat and uniform standing against a rustic studio backdrop. The verso features an ornate red stamp for Fotografia Espanola, Escolta 9, Manila. The third item is a real photo postcard (RPPC) on AZO paper depicting a soldier in full uniform with puttees, holding a rifle. The reverse is inscribed chas Lebo. and features an AZO stamp box with four upward-pointing triangles.
Cabinet cards: 4.25 x 6.5 inches
Postcard: 3.5 x 5.5 inches.
Condition report:
The photographs exhibit age-related toning, foxing, and surface wear consistent with their age. The Fotografia Espanola cabinet card shows significant fading, surface spotting, and a small tear at the top edge. The Centro Artistico card displays scattered foxing and adhesive residue on the reverse. The real photo postcard shows minor silvering in the dark areas and light edge wear.
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