Rottan washing Singapore. Bukit Timah Road
This black-and-white picture postcard shows Malay men working with rotan (Malay for "rattan") at Bukit Timah Road. Rotan has been spelled as "Rottan". Long strips of rotan have been placed in the sun. Attap-roofed wooden houses can be seen in the background. This postcard has a divided back format.
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