A vision of the past : a history of early photography in Singapore and Malaya : the photographs of G.R. Lambert & Co., 1880-1910



Digitised Book 3.133.136.4 (0)

1987

A vision of the past : a history of early photography in Singapore and Malaya : the photographs of G.R. Lambert & Co., 1880-1910

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In this book, the author collated some of the finest photographs taken by photographers of G. R. Lambert Co. which was established in 1867 in Singapore. The book comprises of enchanting portraits taken in the Singapore studio, views of lush, exotic landscapes, grandiose public buildings and fascinating street scenes as well as historical events in nineteenth century Singapore and Malaya. The photographs are complemented by detailed notes and with illustrated introductory essays which tells the story of the firm in the context of nineteenth-century photography in Singapore and Malaya.

Additional Details

Creators
Falconer, John, 1951-
Subject
Photography--Singapore--History
Photography--Malaysia--Malaya--History
Publisher
National Library Board Singapore, 1987
Times Editions, 1987
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill., ports.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Nineteenth century photography in Singapore and Malaya -- Views. Singapore -- Malaya -- Southeast Asia -- Portraits -- Appendices.
Copyright
All rights reserved. John Falconer, Times Editions, 1987