Hevea Congesta?, Confusa? Tree in Botanic Gardens, Singapore, 1918
Scope and Contents
98 x 148 mm. Showing a Malay man standing beside the tree. On reverse of print: This tree produces an undesirable rubber. The tree was destroyed on orders by Mr I.H. Burkill, Director of Gardens, Singapore, sometime after 1918, when this photograph was taken.
Dates
- Creation: 1918
Creator
- From the Fonds: British, Association of Malaysia and Singapore (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Photographer unknown.
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Modern print, good condition.
General
PJ. Information from Mr Burkill in a letter dated 31/8/1953.
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2002-05-02 17:10:23+00:00
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