Street hawkers at roadside, 1980s : general view [5]



Photograph

01 Jan 1980

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows a Chinese man talking to some roadside sellers who are hawking fruits and vegetables at a roadside market in Singapore. The man, a shopper, is seen clutching two birdcages. The Chinese women are wearing traditional samfoo attire, with their hair tied up in a bun. They joined other pedlars who eke out a living, selling sundries and other items along the street. In the background are other shoppers on the busy street. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


Subjects

Peddlers and peddling--Singapore--Photographs

Street vendors--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Streets

Ethnic costumes

Streets and Places

Vanishing trade

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

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