Kreta Ayer market, 1979 : general view
Photograph
01 Dec 1979
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
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This photograph shows a bustling scene at the Kreta Ayer market. Vendors mainly selling vegetables are found on both sides of the road. Meanwhile, a trishaw trundles past on the road, perhaps looking for potential customers who are laden with groceries. 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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