Title
Portrait of prominent businessman Wong Ah Fook's wife, Chew Yew
Year/Period
c. 1900
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Object size: L96 x W86/L48 x W44 (image only)
Accession No.
1992-00830
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of the Trustees of Wong Ah Fook's Estate
A classic rags-to-riches example of many successful Chinese immigrants, Wong Ah Fook came to Singapore in 1854 as a carpenter. He established himself in the building business and then branched off into agriculture, revenue farming, gambling, gambling, banking and land development. His hard work and enterprising spirit paid off, making him a successful, influential businessman who developed close links with the Johor sultanate.
