Drama serial, "Samsui women" : movie scene [1]



Photograph

01 Jan 1986

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This is a photograph which shows two actresses who are dressed as samsui women in the drama serial titled "Samsui Women" (红头巾). One of them seems to be lifting a ceramic jar to drink while the other looks on. From their surroundings, it is evident that they are at a construction site. They are dressed in the characteristic samsui red headgear and blue samfoo (sometimes spelt samfu), a tunic-and-trouser suit. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

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