Westin Stamford hotel lobby, 1986 : interior



Photograph

01 Jan 1986

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This is a photograph taken at night of what looks like the first level in Swissotel The Stamford (previously known as The Westin Stamford), which is part of the then, newly built Raffles City. Guests are seen seated on the plush armchairs and sofas in the hotel lobby. An art work decorates the wall on the right. Title devised by Library staff.


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

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