The Snapshots in Time Collection

Filipino Women Washing and Drying Laundry on a Riverbank, with American Soldiers Observing, c. 1898-1902

Filipino Women Washing and Drying Laundry on a Riverbank, with American Soldiers Observing, c. 1898-1902

Filipino women wash clothing in the river and spread it to dry on the stony bank, a traditional laundering method still common in rural areas at the turn of the twentieth century. Nearby, American soldiers stand watch, illustrating the everyday coexistence of local customs and military occupation during the Philippine-American War. Project: 218492