Agnes Joaquim's tombstone



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20 Mar 2003

Photographed By NIL:Heirwin M. Nasir

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A view of the tombstone of Agnes Joaquim and two pots of the orchid which she cultivated and subsequently became Singapore's national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim.


Subjects

Sepulchral monuments--Singapore

Memorials--Singapore

Categories

Tombs

Death customs

National monuments

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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2003.

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