Trishaw rider, 1979 : action [1]



Photograph

01 Dec 1979

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph depicts a trishaw rider who is perhaps looking for potential customers. A car, license plate number "SZ 3701 D" follows behind. The background has roadside stalls and low rise shophouses. The location is probably Chinatown. Title devised by Library staff.


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All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

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