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Here’s a first look at some historical photos that will be added to Amek Gambar during the exhibit rotation in October 2018. Don’t miss this fascinating exhibition on Peranakans and photography at The Peranakan Museum.
All photos courtesy of The Peranakan Museum. Gift of Mr and Mrs Lee Kip Lee.
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Amek Gambar: Peranakans and Photography Till 3 February 2019 The Peranakan Museum, 39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941 Daily 10am to 7pm, Fridays 10am to 9pm |
Click on the photos to read the captions!
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- Portrait of a Nyonya in sarong kebaya. Penang (Malaysia), 1910 to 1920s The Keechun Studio Hand coloured gelatin silver print Collection of the Peranakan Museum. (2015-00917)
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- Portrait of a woman in samfoo. Singapore, around 1910s Lee Brothers Studio Hand coloured gelatin silver print Collection of the Peranakan Museum. (2015-00954)
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- Portrait of a Peranakan family. Java (Indonesia), 1900 to 1910s Gelatin silver print Collection of the Peranakan Museum. (2015-00939)
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- A Baba in Western attire. Penang (Malaysia), 1920s Gelatin silver print Collection of the Peranakan Museum. (2015-01768)