Colourful animal-shaped floats on Singapore River : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
This photograph shows colourful floats in the Singapore River, in the shape of animals such as a dolphin, a turtle, a whale, and more. 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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