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Artifact

Public Market - Manila, Philippines

Description

  • Postcard showing a public market scene in Manila, Philippines.
  • A long line of parked horses and carriages can be seen next to the market. 
  • Back reads: "Love to all. Father."

Background Information

  • Sent by  William McRae  on his way home from drilling in Java in 1915.

Map Location

Latitude: 14° 35' 28.838" N
Longitude: 120° 57' 33.394" E

Date

July 07, 1915

Dimensions

inches
Length:
5.3
Height:
3.3

Events, Places, People

  • William McRae
  • Manila, Philippines

Originating Location

Asia›Philippines

Subject

  • Front of a postcard showing three identical wooden buildings with two peaks in the roof. There is a line of carts in front of them. There are people walking around in an open space and a man is carrying two baskets connected by a pole on his shoulder.
  • Back of a postcard with a handwritten note. There is a green postage stamp and a postmark from Manila in the top right corner.

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