Chinese temple, Singapore, 1880 - 1889
Scope and Contents
274 x 207 mm. (mounted on card). A view from Telok Ayer Street showing the Thain Hock Keng Temple, built between 1839-1842 with materials imported from China. Dedicated to the goddess Ma-Cho-Po, Mother of Heavenly Sages, it was declared a national monument in 1973.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1889
Creator
- G R Lambert and Co (fl. 1875-1919) (photographers) (Organization)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, slight overall fading.
General
PJ.
Date information
DateText: 1880s.
Originator(s)
G R Lambert and Co
Finding aid date
2002-04-04 15:43:53+00:00
Repository Details
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