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Manila Philippines Collection

Manila, the Pearl of the Orient, showcases a rich and complex history through its captivating landscapes and architectural wonders

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Engraving of Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines, 1600

Engraving of Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines, 1600
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Engraving of Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines, 1600. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme des I'les Manilles, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme des I'les Manilles, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme des I'les Manilles, c1797

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme des I'les Manilles, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme des I'les Manilles, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme des I'les Manilles, c1797

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: A Postprandial Scene at Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown

A Postprandial Scene at Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
A Postprandial Scene at Manilla, 1857. Colonial types relaxing. Postprandial enjoyment is the true representation of the dolce far niente of fraternal residents in Manilla

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Planting Rice in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Planting Rice in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Planting Rice in Manilla, [Philippines], 1857. The planting of rice has begun. When the rice has grown to a certain height, they unplant it, bind the small bundles together

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Panguingui (Card-Playing) in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Panguingui (Card-Playing) in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Panguingui (Card-Playing) in Manilla, [Philippines], 1857. Engraving of a...Sketch of a Card-party - or, as card-playing is here called, Panguingui; the parties being given in little bamboo huts

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Football in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Football in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Football in Manilla, 1857. Sport in the Philippines:.Sketch of a game at football, at which the Indians are very great. They stand in a circle

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Marriage Procession in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Marriage Procession in Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Marriage Procession in Manilla, 1857. Scene in...the Philippines, whose delicious climate, luxuriant vegetation, friendly inhabitants, and hospitable merchants

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Une rue a Manille;Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown

Une rue a Manille;Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Une rue a Manille;Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Vue de Manille; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown

Vue de Manille; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Vue de Manille; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: La preparation du riz aux Philippines; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown

La preparation du riz aux Philippines; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
La preparation du riz aux Philippines; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Le Pasig a Manille; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown

Le Pasig a Manille; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le Pasig a Manille; Les Terres Du Pacifique, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Philippines, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Philippines, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Philippines, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Philippines, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Philippines, 1912. City of Manila - Tondo Pumping Station - Manila Sewer System constructed 1906-1909 - Municipal Board...James Francis Case, Chief Engineer; W. E

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Road in Manila, Capital of Luzon Island, Philippine Islands, 19th century

Road in Manila, Capital of Luzon Island, Philippine Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: View of Manila, Capital of Luzon Island, Philippine Islands, 19th century

View of Manila, Capital of Luzon Island, Philippine Islands, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Manilla Water-Carrier, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Manilla Water-Carrier, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Manilla Water-Carrier, 1857. The men carry water in bamboos...I saw a fellow up the country bring in several yards (of water)'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Manilla Milkwoman, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Manilla Milkwoman, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Manilla Milkwoman, 1857. The milkmaid carries her milk on the head'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Milkman of Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Milkman of Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Milkman of Manilla, 1857....he trots along Chinese fashion, with his bamboo milk arrangement'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: The Rainy Season, Manilla, 1857. Creator: C. W

The Rainy Season, Manilla, 1857. Creator: C. W
The Rainy Season, Manilla, 1857. Street scene in the Philippines. The rain has suggested a little Sketch of the charms of this moist season

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Market Women of Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Market Women of Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Market Women of Manilla, 1857. Street scene in the Philippines. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Nipa Houses at Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Nipa Houses at Manilla, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Nipa Houses at Manilla, 1857. Street scene in the Philippines. From "Illustrated London News", 1857

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: View of Manilla, c1891. Creator: James Grant

View of Manilla, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of Manilla, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: The Handsome Building of the Bureau of Posts, Manila, P. I. c1930s. Creator: Unknown

The Handsome Building of the Bureau of Posts, Manila, P. I. c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Handsome Building of the Bureau of Posts, Manila, P.I. c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: A Busy Scene on the Pasig River, Manila, Island of Luzon, P. I. - Cascos, the Cargo Lighters

A Busy Scene on the Pasig River, Manila, Island of Luzon, P. I. - Cascos, the Cargo Lighters
A Busy Scene on the Pasig River, Manila, Island of Luzon, P.I. - Cascos, the Cargo Lighters and Coal Tenders of the Philippines, c1930s. From " Tour of the World"

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila

San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila
The San Agustin Church was the only building left intact after the destruction of Intramuros in WWII. Built between 1587 and 1606, it is the oldest church in the Philippines

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines Engraving, 1600

Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines Engraving, 1600
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Illustration of Historical Engraving of Van Noort Landing in Manila Bay, Philippines, 1600. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Background imageManila Philippines Collection: The ruins of former barracks on Corrigidor Island, Manilla bay, the Philippines, south east Asia

The ruins of former barracks on Corrigidor Island, Manilla bay, the Philippines, south east Asia
Corregidor Island, locally called Isla ng Corregidor, is an island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in southwestern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines


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Manila, the Pearl of the Orient, showcases a rich and complex history through its captivating landscapes and architectural wonders. Witness the engraving of Van Noort's landing in Manila Bay in 1600, marking the beginning of European exploration. Fast forward to the late 1800s, and James Grant's view of Manila reveals a bustling city, with the elegant Bureau of Posts building standing proud. The Pasig River comes alive with the busy scene of Cascos, the cargo lighters, transporting goods. The historic San Agustin Church in Intramuros stands tall, a testament to the city's Spanish heritage. And finally, the ruins of former barracks on Corregidor Island serve as a poignant reminder of the past, as Manila continues to embrace its vibrant present and future.