To cool off, between times : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-
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This is a 1950s photograph depicting two elephants, being ridden by Indian handlers, moving towards the sea to cool off after a hard day's work of logging. There is a boat on the left side. Part of a compiled album, with a label : "PHOTOGRAPHS BY : R.K. TYERS. Staff STRAITS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. SINGAPORE." Title transcribed from album.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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