This photograph shows a close-up of a Teochew actor getting ready for a performance. Still dressed in street clothes, he is seen holding a mirror in his left hand, whilst putting on lipstick. Lying on the floor behind him is a toddler who is sucking on his bottle. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.

Credit Line

All rights reserved. Michel Gélénine, 1982

Subjects

• Actors--Singapore--Photographs
• Teochew (Chinese people)--Singapore--Photographs
• Operas, Chinese--Singapore