This 1950s photograph captures the headshot of a Buddhist priest, dressed in his robe. Buddhist priests are highly respected in Burma due to the majority practising Buddhism as their religion. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
A 1950s photograph of a Buddhist priest, dressed in a robe. The priest is on a ship, on his way for visitations, in Mergui, Burma. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album. Date...
A [1950s] photograph depicting a scene on a boat where several busy men are weighing bananas which are located beside a few woven baskets. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album....
A [1950s] photograph illustrating a scene at a waterfall where a Malayan woman are enjoying her morning bath while the other dries off. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album....
A [1950s] photograph illustrating one of the rooms in a Buddhist temple where there are several religious figurines of the Buddha placed in the room. On the wall, there is a traditional Buddhist mural of several Buddhist monks. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY :...
A [1950s] photograph showing a pavilion in a temple in Burma with prominent features of Siamese architecture, such as the swooping multi-tiered rooflines. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album....
A [1950s] photograph showing the interior of a Siamese Buddhist temple where several statues of the Buddha in various sizes are placed. In the rear are two statues on pedestals. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "Photographs by R.K. Tyers. Staff Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. Singapore." ...
A [1950s] photograph depicting a boat transporting two cars along a river in Muar, Malaya. Muar is a town and port on the south-western coast of West Malaya. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed...
A [1950s] photograph depicting a traditional Burmese sailboat with four Burmese men in it. The sailboat is sailing along a riverside in Renong, Burma. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album....
A [1950s] photograph capturing a smilling Burmese girl who is wearing a traditional Burmese headscarf. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album....
A [1950s] photograph illustrating a sampan (small boat) transporting Malayan children and men with bicycles, possibly during a flood. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album....