I love vintage ephemera of any kind, especially Christmas
greeting cards. I recently got a few native cards I'd like to share. The
graphics are colorful, bright and cheerful, and with sentimental messages. Who
wouldn't smile upon receiving these cards during the 1960s with a scenic view
of a barrio, fishing in the sea, or a sweet Filipina harvesting in the rice
field? Cards are and have always been, a way to express feelings. You cherish
and hold on to them forever, which is why you find them almost everywhere.
Greeting cards have been around for over 200 years. You
can find them at auctions, flea markets, antique and thrift stores, and maybe even
your own bodega or storage rooms.
Collecting is fun and usually inexpensive. Decide on a
theme of the Christmas cards that you would collect. I personally like cards from
the 1930s-1950s with Filipiniana motifs. It doesn't matter to me what era it was made.
I'm drawn to the graphics of that period.
Condition is important for resale value, but not necessarily
for a personal collection. Things to look for are creases, tears, stains, and
writing. You can expect normal browning of the paper due to age. Most greeting
cards have been signed. If you love it, buy it!
Do you know if there are native birthday greeting cards? I really really need one.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to find this post. I was never reminded of our classic tradition and how people before celebrated this season even without fireworks or what until I saw this feature cards with native people. The photos are amazing. =)
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I love your Christmas cards. May I re-publish them in my blog "Manila Nostalgia" this month ? I would really appreciate it and of course cite credit to your website.
ReplyDeleteHi Lou, Sure you can publish them in your blog.
ReplyDeleteWow this is very nice, love it, pwede ko rin po ba na i-post to sa aking instagram account sa aaw ng pasko po, i-credit ko nalang po ung pinoy kollektor blog po? ��
ReplyDeletesana sa sinaunang panahon ako pinganak....
ReplyDeleteWhere and how can I buy these native Filipino Christmas cards? I need some asap
ReplyDeleteI love them.
ReplyDeleteI love this site. I love looking at the photos and reminisce the old times. Simple life. I was wondering if we can ask permission to reprint the photos as post cards? Will give to our clients as gifts on Christmas. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSure, I am glad you will use and promote them for Christmas.
DeleteHello Pinoy Kollektor, can I request for your email address please? Need your formal permission for the use of some of your images for a company video we are creating. Hope to hear from you soonest, thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Pinoy Kollektor, seeking your permission please for a corporate video we are creating for our late founder, Mrs. Esther Vibal, who joined our Creator on Dec. 28, 2020. We are now doing a tribute video for her that will be uploaded on Vibal's FB and Youtube socmed. We need some pictures about Christmas in the early 20th century, so we would like to use some of the images in this page. Seeking your approval, please. You may reach me at cdatol@vibalgroup.com if you need further information.
ReplyDeleteThank you and Happy New Year!
Hello,i was wondering if i could get permission to copy one of the images for Christmas tags. I am passionate about the Philippines and its history. Many thanks
ReplyDeleteGood day @Pinoy Kollektor! I'm inspired to paint the tinikling Christmas card. I would like to ask your permission to use it as reference and make a new version for Christmas card this year. - Bong Antivola
ReplyDeleteExcellent collection. Thanks so much
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