Malaya in monochrome. Published for the Malayan Governments by Houghton-Butcher (Eastern) Limited, Camera House, Singapore, 1924, 1924
Scope and Contents
An album, with letterpress text, containing 24 captioned prints measuring approximately 150 x 100 mm. These have been numbered in ink 1 to 25, and no. 8 is missing. The captions have been recorded as found and may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. They have been retained to reflect the context of the collection's creation. The photographs show views in the Straits Settlements, with a number of portraits of Sakai people. Captions supplied by the cataloguer are enclosed in square brackets.
Dates
- Creation: 1924
Creator
- From the Fonds: British, Association of Malaysia and Singapore (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
.016 collection ( 1 album containing 24 images.)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Prints generally in good condition.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Produced for the British Empire Exhibition.
Bibliography
General
PJ.
Originator(s)
Malayan Governments
Finding aid date
2002-04-09 13:36:56+00:00
Repository Details
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