Trishaw : general view



Photograph

01 Jan 1950

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

Information About

Shown here is a front view of a trishaw rider cycling along a busy, tree-lined road in Singapore, with another trishaw and other vehicles travelling close behind him. 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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