Birthday celebration, 1957 or 1958 : single



Photograph

01 Jan 1957

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A little girl smiling at the sight of her birthday cake. She is standing at a round dining table, in her home at 24 Joo Chiat Lane. Behind her is an altar, covered with an embroidered cloth, with offerings of fruits and incense stands on it. A calendar can be seen on the wall which is next to the altar. Estimated year given by donor. Donated by Tan Molly, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. Date of creation estimated. HRS3_008


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This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Tan Molly.

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