Men selling firewood : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-
Information About
This is a 1950s photograph of two Chinese men selling firewood. The firewood has been stacked and tied in bundles. It is a very important necessity in households as it is needed to do things such as starting a fire, and cooking. Digitised from an album page containing 5 photographs described collectively as "Cane Basket shops". Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album. Title devised by Library staff.
Additional Details
- Credit Line
- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
More to Explore
![Men stacking firewood : general view [1]](https://eservice.nlb.gov.sg/cms/image/bbc99eb8-3788-477b-90db-d5658fbe13df.jpg)
Men stacking firewood : general view [1]
IMAGE
A photograph of three Chinese men stacking bundles of firewood near a jetty as there are several sails in the background of the picture. The firewood could be transported to be sold. Digitised from an album page containing 5 photographs described collectively as "Cane Basket shops"."Photographs by R.K. Tyers. Staff...
Cane basket shops : general view
IMAGE
A 1950s photograph of shophouses selling cane baskets. The long nose shaped baskets located on the far right of the picture are usually used to transport pigs. Digitized from an album page containing 5 photographs described collectively as "Cane Basket shops". Part of a compiled album, with a label :...
Cane baskets : general view
IMAGE
A 1950s photograph of several cane baskets where the round baskets with narrow necks on the bottom right of the photograph is used to transport chickens in the past. Digitized from an album page containing 5 photographs described collectively as "Cane Basket shops. Part of a compiled album, with a...
Indian fishermen : general view
IMAGE
A [1950s] photograph showing several Indian fishermen dragging some fishing nets, on a beach. Coconut trees can be seen in the background. Digitised from an album page containing 7 photographs described collectively as "Indian characters in Singapore". Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K....
Indian woman carrying food on her head : headshot
IMAGE
A [1950s] photograph of an Indian woman carrying several branches of leaves on her head with a wicker basket on her right arm. Digitised from an album page containing 7 photographs described collectively as "Indian characters in Singapore". Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY :...
Heave-away lads : group
IMAGE
A [1950s] photograph showing three sailors heaving a rope on a ship, preparing it to be docked. Digitised from an album page containing 7 photographs described collectively as "A life on the ocean wave". Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS...
Scene at a marketplace : group photograph
IMAGE
A [1950s] photograph of Malay women at the market, looking at the fishes in the basket. They seem to be checking and trying to pick the best one from the basket. Digitized from an album page containing 3 photographs described collectively as "Singapore Market Scenes". Part of a compiled album,...
Singapore Market scene : general view
IMAGE
A [1950s] photograph of the Singapore Marketplace where there are many street vendors who are selling vegetables and other items by the side of the road. Digitized from an album page containing 3 photographs described collectively as "Singapore Market Scenes". Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS...
A young Tamby : general view
IMAGE
A [1950s] photograph showing a young Tamby (also known as peon) holding a set of documents in the Malayan Airways office at the Ocean Building. In the background, there is the… Digitized from an album page containing 9 photographs described collectively as "Malayan Airways". Part of a compiled album, with...
Chinese lady selling dried prawns : two people
IMAGE
A [1950s] photograph of a Chinese lady squatting, holding a woven basket full of her goods which she wants to sell. It is revealed in the caption that she is selling dried prawns. Digitized from an album page containing 3 photographs described collectively as "Singapore Market Scenes". Part of a...