Kreta Ayer street scene, 1980s : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1980
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
This photograph shows street vendors selling various products such as laterns and shoes to passer-bys in Kreta Ayer during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The street stalls are flanked by rows of shophouses on the sides. 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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