Bumboats in Singapore River : general view [2]
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This slide shows a section of the Singapore River crowded with numerous bumboats. In the background are rows of old shophouses. 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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