Woman at Collyer Quay, 1969 : full-length portrait



Photograph

01 Jan 1969

Information About

This is a 1969 photograph of Loo Siew Koon taken at Collyer Quay. In the background is Anderson Bridge and the Fullerton Building, which was built in 1928. Presently, Fullerton Building is occupied by Fullerton Hotel. Donated by Loo Siew Koon and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. Title devised by Library staff.


Additional Details

Credit Line
This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Loo Siew Koon.

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