Women in samfoos, 1973 : two people



Photograph

01 Jan 1973

Information About

This is a photograph of two Chinese women in samfoos, standing outside a shop in Joo Chiat market. Photograph donated by Teng Hwee Tiang and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_622. Reviewed PSH (CE) 2014-02-19.


Additional Details

Credit Line
This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Teng Hwee Tiang.

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