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Artifact

Boat Quay in Singapore

Description

  • A large number of boats with families are crowded on a river in Singapore in front of the museum. 
  • Written on the back: "Scene in Singapore. Museum. Lots of Chinese Sanipans. Thousands are born and spend most of their lives on board these crafts and fishing is trading." 

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to Robert Rawlings, who drilled for oil in Sumatra from 1890 until 1902. 

Map Location

Latitude: 1° 17' 12.7" N
Longitude: 103° 51' 10.048" E

Date

1890-1902

Dimensions

inches
Length:
10.7
Height:
8.5

Events, Places, People

  • Robert Rawlings
  • Singapore

Originating Location

AsiaSingapore

Subject