US Battle of the Philippines Manilla May 1st 1898 Stereograph Card

This stereograph card depicts a moment from the Battle of Manila, which occurred on May 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. The photograph is part of a series produced for stereoscopic viewing, a popular form of three-dimensional visual entertainment in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image captures the naval engagement in Manila Bay, where the United States Asiatic Squadron, under the command of Commodore George Dewey, engaged and defeated the Spanish Pacific Squadron. The event marked a significant victory for the United States and led to the eventual transfer of the Philippines from Spanish to American control. The card typically includes twin photographs mounted side by side on cardstock, designed for use with a stereoscope to create a 3D effect. This original artifact serves as both a visual record and a historical document, reflecting contemporary perspectives and the interest in documenting major military events of the era.