Afro Uruguay wedding Montevideo early 20th century real photo postcard RPPC ...

Item Specifics

Country

Uruguay

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

A RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL REAL PHOTO POSTCARD (RPPC) capturing what appears to be an Afro-Uruguayan wedding celebration in early 20th-century Montevideo. The photograph is filled with expressive detail: a large gathering outdoors, elegant clothing, a festive mood, and a curious game involving a woman holding a long stick—an intriguing and possibly symbolic gesture. A dog walks among the guests, adding a candid charm to this composition of daily life and community.

The reverse confirms it was sent from Uruguay to France in 1907, bearing a personal message that references a friend’s stay and identifies the event as a wedding. The use of bilingual postal markings, clear cancellation from Montevideo, and two Uruguayan stamps (1c green and 2c red) adds strong philatelic interest.

This postcard is valuable not only for its aesthetic and documentary power but also for its RICH ETHNOGRAPHIC AND SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE. A unique piece for collectors of AFRO-LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY, ETHNIC STUDIES, MONTEVIDEO URBAN CULTURE, and OPEN CLASS PHILATELY.

Seller Information

Seller

OpenPhilately (2298)

Registered Since

04/08/2016

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Store

Open Philately / Collectorbazaar

Item Location

Montevideo, Uruguay

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

No

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