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Artifact

Petrolia Drillers in Singapore

Description

  • Postcard of International Drillers William McRae and William McEwen riding in a rickshaw being pulled by a local boy. 
  • McRae and McEwen are dressed in the traditional International Driller uniform consisting of a white suit and pith helmet. 

Background Information

  • William McRae drilled in the Dutch East Indies (modern South East Asia) for 25 years, returning in 1915.

Map Location

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

Date

ca. 1915

Dimensions

inches
Length:
3.5
Height:
5.5

Events, Places, People

  • William McRae

  • William McEwen

  • Singapore

Originating Location

Asia›Singapore

Subject

  • William McRae and William McEwen being pulled in a rickshaw by a local boy. They are wearing white suits and pith helmets.

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