November 12, 2009

Black iron

These are the doorways and windows of the Museum of the Filipino People just off the porch created by the colonnade which I posted on Monday.

doors and windows of the Museum of the Filipino People

I really like the beautiful ironwork of its many windows. The sculpted ornamentation on the walls and ceilings are quite simple but still pretty.

arch over a doorway of the Museum of the Filipino People

The plaques under the wall lamps identify the people involved in the reconstruction of the building, formerly the Finance Building of the Philippine government, which was completed in 1950. They feature the coat of arms of the Republic of the Philippines and lists foremost the President under whose term the building was reconstructed: Elpidio Quirino. Tiny lettering carved into one corner of the metal identifies the maker of the plaques: Crispulo Zamora & Sons, Art Sales - Manila.

plaque under a lamp of the Museum of the Filipino People

21 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaNovember 12, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Adorable contrast of black and white!I also loved that ironwork, very different and ornate.
    Beautiful entrance!
    Leia

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  2. Clueless in BostonNovember 12, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    Beautiful ironwork. It makes the building even more impressive and artistic.

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  3. Leif HagenNovember 12, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    What a royal, grand entryway! The ironwork is extraordinary!

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  4. GunnNovember 12, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    So many pretty details, and what a beautiful place!

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  5. MoNovember 12, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    A grand building

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  6. AnonymousNovember 12, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    The ironwork is exquisite!

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  7. Chattahoochee Valley DailyNovember 12, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    I agree with you Hilda, the iron work is quite striking.

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  8. melanieNovember 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Bonjour Hilda : J'ai beaucoup aimé tes "Crystal Rainbow" !

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  9. DinaNovember 12, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Very beautiful indeed.
    I like the idea of having credits written on an old or new building.

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  10. VPNovember 12, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Great reportage on a beautiful building, love the black iron.

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  11. LeeNovember 12, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Hi Hilda, was at JC's blog noticed your profile and your lovely pic reminded me of a lady I ahemmm, dated long ago.
    Glad I busybody over, nice blog you have. And you're a good photographer.
    Love the architecture, the window grills are beautiful.
    You have a nice day and keep a song in your heart, Mabuhay, Lee.

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  12. escapeNovember 12, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    clapping here as ive never heard of this museum. i rarely feature museums because camera's are usually not allowed.

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  13. AndreeaNovember 12, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Nice ironwork, many times beauty lies in the details of a design. Thanks for showing us that.

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  14. LoisNovember 12, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    It is beautiful Hilda! I really like those light fixtures too.

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  15. HalcyonNovember 12, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    The ironwork is beautiful. They just don't make things like that anymore!

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  16. BlossomFlowerGirlNovember 13, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Very intricate ironwork yet restrained and classical.
    Melbourne Daily Photo

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  17. JudyNovember 13, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    Magnificent building!

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  18. IndayNovember 13, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    When I was there, I did not take any much notice of the buildings except of their grandeur and outside appearance. Now I realize we have old and antiquated architecture that stands at par with other countries predated in history.

    This is beautiful post/

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  19. CopenhagenNovember 13, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    I wonder what the interior looks like.

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  20. GeorgeNovember 14, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    I really like the ironwork in these pictures. It reminds me of the ironwork in Savannah, Georgia.

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  21. ReenaNovember 14, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    i like this architecture. :) fine work! haven't been here for a while. maybe it's time to go back.

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