Trishaw riders : general view



Photograph

01 Jan 1980

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows three men engaged in a conversation along a pavement. Two of them appear to be trishawmen. Primarily Chinese immigrants, their dress style of choice include a pair of dark-coloured shorts, a loose-fitting, button shirt and a Chinese straw hat to protect them from the weather. Partially hidden on the left are vehicles including cars, a motorcycle and a trishaw. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


Subjects

Rickshaw men--Singapore--Photographs

Automobiles--Singapore--Photographs

Motorcycles--Singapore--Photographs

Categories

Transportation

Vanishing trade

Additional Details

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

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