Bumboat and Anderson Bridge : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
This photograph shows a bumboat making its way along the Singapore River, below the Anderson Bridge. In the background is the clock tower that joins the Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall. 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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