c1910 Cock Fight Philippine Islands Postcard - J. Beck Photographer - American Colonial Period

Antique Original c1910 Cock Fight Philippine Islands Postcard - J. Beck Photographer - American Colonial Period

Reverse Format Measures Approx. 5-3/8" Wide by 3-1/2" Tall

In Very Good Antique Condition - Unused, Unposted, Staining, Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Postcard. Lithograph Printed - Not A RPPC (Real Picture Postcard)

This Early 20th-Century Postcard Titled "Cock Fight" Depicts A Traditional Cockfighting Event In The Philippine Islands (P.I.), A Popular Form Of Entertainment And Gambling Dating Back To Pre-Colonial Times. Cockfighting Was Regulated Under Spanish Rule And Continued During The American Colonial Period As A Legalized Sport. The Image Shows A Large Crowd Gathered In A Traditional Cockpit Arena, Reflecting The Social And Economic Importance Of The Practice With Betting Being A Major Component, Generating Revenue For Local Governments. Image And Postcard Produced By J. Beck, Manila.

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