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  • Self-recording thermo-hygrograph advertisement on a van, 1982

    Economy · Transportation
    This photograph shows a self-recording thermo-hygrograph advertisement on a van. The equipment is made in Japan. "Million Miles Marine (Pte) Ltd" and the company address can be seen at the bottom right corner of the photograph. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.
  • San Miguel Pilsener and beer advertisement on a delivery van, 1981

    Economy · Transportation
    This photograph shows an advertisement for San Miguel pilsener and beer. The advertisement appears on the back and the side of a van. Description by Library staff. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Singapore Airlines airplane, 1984 : general view [2]

    Organisations · Transportation · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This photograph shows a Singapore Airlines (SIA) passenger plane on the runway at Changi Airport. Evoking strong nationalistic pride is the livery "Singapore Celebrates 25 Years of Nation Building". The theme for the National Day celebrations in 1984 was 25 Years of Nation Building, 1959 - 1984. Physical dimensions of...
  • Singapore Food Festival, poster 1 : close-up

    Heritage and Culture · Arts · Tam, Sunny
    This photograph is a close-up of a poster for the Singapore Food Festival, titled "Top 10 must-try dishes". Featured here are the first four of the ten must-try dishes. The four dishes are chili crab & black pepper crab, satay, carrot cake and Hainanese chicken rice. Title devised by Library...
  • Time Out billboard : night view

    Arts · Economy · Events · Wong, Lily
    This is a picture of a signboard for "Time Out", an act performed by German theatre group "antagon theaterAKTion". The advertisement announced details of the act, which was part of the closing celebrations for the 30th annual Singapore Arts Festival in 2007. Title devised by Library staff.
  • John Little advertisement : general view

    Economy · Streets and Places · Pang, Gerald
    Shown in this photograph is a John Little advertisement placed on the stairs leading to Marina Square. A "little" ironical paradox and a play on words, the extra large advertisement advertises the "X'tra large" John 'Little' store at the Marina Square. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Advertisement : close-up

    Economy · Wong, Linus
    This is a photograph of an advertisement in the 1960s, providing information about the New 7th Storey Hotel in Rochor Road. This hotel will be demolished for the construction of the new downtown MRT line. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Singapore Airlines airplane, 1984 : general view [1]

    Organisations · Transportation · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}
    This photograph shows a Singapore Airlines (SIA) passenger plane on the runway at Changi Airport. Evoking strong nationalistic pride is the livery "Singapore Celebrates 25 Years of Nation Building" which appears next to the SIA livery. The theme for the National Day celebrations in 1984 was 25 Years of Nation...
  • Bus advertisement for Axe Oil : general view

    Economy · Transportation · Streets and Places · Pang, Gerald
    This is a picture of a SBS (Singapore Bus Services) bus stopping outside the Esplanade Mall. The bus is a travelling advertisement for the famous local 'Axe' brand of medicated oil. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Arts Festival advertisements : general view

    Economy · Arts · Communications · Pang, Gerald
    A 2007 photograph showing some advertisements for the Singapore Arts Festival, inside the Esplanade Mall. Title devised by Library staff.
  • Grand Hotel de l’Europe advertisement : close-up

    Economy · Communications · Streets and Places · Wan, Yue Kong
    This 1971 photograph depicts an advertisement for the Grand Hotel de l’Europe. The hotel was located near the Padang. The photograph was reproduced from a book in the National Library Collection. Photograph taken by Wan Yue Kong of Chew Studios; contributed by Lee Kip Lin (forming part of The Lee...
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  • Adelphi Hotel advertisement : close-up

    Economy · Communications · Wan, Yue Kong
    This 1971 photograph depicts an advertisement for the Adelphi Hotel. The hotel was located at Coleman Street. The photograph was reproduced from a book in the National Library Collection. Photograph taken by Wan Yue Kong of Chew Studios; contributed by Lee Kip Lin (forming part of The Lee Kip Lin...
    Reproduction Available