A hawker selling drinks : general view



Photograph

01 Jan 1900

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This photograph shows a hawker wearing a hat and sitting on a basket selling drinks by the roadside. Two other men are seen in the background on his right. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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All rights reserved, Margaret Ryan and National Library Board, Singapore 2009

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