Very much on duty : full-length portrait
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-
Information About
This is a 1950s photograph depicting a uniformed sailor who is taking a nap, standing up, while on duty. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album.
Additional Details
- Credit Line
- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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