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Postcard showing Straits Chinese Girl
Singapore
circa 1910
dimensions: 14cm x 8.7cm
This postally-unused postcard shows a young Straits Chinese or nonya girl dressed for her role in
a traditional Straits Chinese wedding.
She has a long, finely beaded cloak trailing to her side, a Ching-style gown, and numerous items
of jewellery including rings, and a head piece and chest ornaments based on the bride's sanggul
kemantain and dada kemantain.
The postcard is in good condition with no tears and relatively crisp edges.
Inventory no.: 656
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Postcard showing Straits Chinese Girl
Singapore
circa 1910
dimensions: 14cm x 8.7cm
This postally-unused postcard shows a young Straits Chinese or nonya girl dressed for her role in
a traditional Straits Chinese wedding.
She has a long, finely beaded cloak trailing to her side, a Ching-style gown, and numerous items
of jewellery including rings, and a head piece and chest ornaments based on the bride's sanggul
kemantain and dada kemantain.
The postcard is in good condition with no tears and relatively crisp edges.
Inventory no.: 656
This Item is available - Ask about this item
