Calligrapher cum fortune-teller : front view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
A bespectacled calligrapher is shown in this black and white photograph, seated at a table writing auspicious Chinese verses for sale. His works are displayed all around him. He is also a fortune teller. On the table and in front of it are advertisements of his services. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
Additional Details
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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