Man posing in front of cigarette van, early 1960s : full-length portrait
Photograph
01 Jan 1960
Information About
This 1960s photograph shows a man standing next to a parked cigarette van with white roof, owned by Pall Mall Export, in a car park. Singapore’s ban on tobacco advertising, meant to discourage smoking, came into effect on 1 January 1990. The prohibition of advertisements which mention or depict the name or trademark of tobacco products included vehicles. Donated by Neo Siok Leng, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_452. Title devised by Library staff.
Additional Details
- Credit Line
- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Neo Siok Leng.
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