Through the temple window : general view



Photograph

01 Jan 1950

Photographed By Tyers, R. K. (Ray K.), 1919-

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A photograph showing the view from the circular window of a temple, possibly the Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang, and a hill (possibly Penang Hill), flourished with trees. 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.


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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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