Padlocked wooden window : general view



Photograph

01 Jan 1980

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows a padlocked wooden window, typically found in godowns. Sunlight illuminates the closed shutters and the wall around it. The window is fitted with four hinges to prevent it from flapping when opened. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


Subjects

Wooden windows--Singapore--Photographs

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Architecture

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

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