Vintage Old Native House Gilbert Island Postcard Methodist Missionary
$12.88
This vintage postcard features a black and white image of an old native house on Gilbert Island, showcasing traditional thatched roofing and indigenous architecture set against a tropical backdrop of palm trees. Pro ... Read More
This vintage postcard features a black and white image of an old native house on Gilbert Island, showcasing traditional thatched roofing and indigenous architecture set against a tropical backdrop of palm trees. Produced by the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, it reflects historical missionary work and cultural documentation from the early 20th century. The postcard is printed on standard-sized paper (5.5 x 3.5 inches) and uses a classic halftone printing technique common in early photographic postcards.Gilbert Island, part of present-day Kiribati in the Pacific Ocean, holds significant anthropological and historical interest. This postcard captures a rare glimpse into native dwellings and missionary influence during the colonial era. Collectors of Polynesian, Micronesian, or missionary society memorabilia will find this an intriguing and unique addition to their collection. The blank back indicates it is unposted and suitable for display or sending as a vintage collectible.
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