Macdonald House night safe, 2003 : general view
Photograph
06 Jul 2003
Photographed By M. Ashif Padili
Information About
This photograph shows an old-fashioned night safe from Macdonald House, made of steel set in the wall of the building. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.
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