About The Photograph
This is a 1930s photograph from E. A. Brown's collection. It shows a horse-drawn carriage with an Egyptian driver wearing a fez (headgear). Suitcases are placed in front, at the driver’s feet. A passenger seated behind the driver can be seen partially. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale.
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- All rights reserved, Celia Mary Ferguson and National Library Board, Singapore 2008
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