Raffles Square [Singapore], 1880 - 1889
Scope and Contents
277 x 208 mm. A view looking along the square with the premises of John Little and Co. at the right. At the far end of the square can be seen the shop of Geok Teat and Co. who, Makepeace (ed, 1921, ii, p. 197) says: have been in business since 1868, according to one directory. But that of 1868 mentions Locke Hong Ghee and Co. (late Geok Teat and Co) as having been established in 1863. Tay Geok Teat ruled for many years, and died quite recently.
Dates
- Creation: 1880 - 1889
Creator
- From the Fonds: British, Association of Malaysia and Singapore (Person)
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart from slight fading at edges.
Bibliography
General
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Date information
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Finding aid date
2002-06-05 14:59:06+00:00
Geographic
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