This 1966 photograph shows a house on Bukit Pasoh Road, with its swinging doors. These swinging doors (pintu pagar) are a typical feature of Peranakan houses, allowing in breezes while maintaining privacy. Other features include windows with iron security bars and bat-shaped vents. Title devised by Library staff.

Credit Line

From the Lee Kip Lin Collection. All Rights Reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board Singapore 2009.

Subjects

• Doors--Singapore--Photographs
• Windows--Singapore--Photographs
• Architecture--Details--Photographs