Siam 1906 Postcard with SG 99 Stamp, 'Femmes Siamoises'

Thailand · 1906 · 5 atts

Postcard featuring a photograph of 'Femmes Siamoises' (Thai women) in traditional attire, taken by Joaquim Antonio in Bangkok in 1906. The postcard bears a Siam SG 99, 5 atts carmine stamp, postmarked Bangkok on June 2, 1906, with a Mayenne, France arrival mark.

This postcard represents early 20th-century communication and cultural exchange between Siam (Thailand) and Europe, showcasing traditional Thai life during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. The stamp itself is part of a definitive series issued during a period of significant modernization for Siam.