Sampans and attap houses on stilts along a river bank : general view



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01 Jan 1900

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A picturesque view is taken here of attap houses built on stilts along a river bank, and in the foreground, several sampans are shown anchored on the sand. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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All rights reserved, Margaret Ryan and National Library Board, Singapore 2009

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