Samsui women : two people



Photograph

01 Jan 1950

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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Seen in this coloured slide are two samsui women taking a break. Both are dressed in black samfoo with red headdress. Sitting on low stools, one is about to take a drink whilst the other, with a cigarette in her mouth is going to light it. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Women employees--Singapore—Photographs

Women construction workers--Singapore—Photographs

Categories

Vanishing trade

Labour and employment

Additional Details

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

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