Title
A group of Malay schoolchildren
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore/Malaysia
Dimension
Image size: L13.8cm X W8.9cm
Accession No.
1991-00387
Collection of
Not many kampong children went to school in those days - boys skipped classes while it was widely believed that girls did not need an education. For those who did attend school, they learnt about life outside the village, and many fond memories were forged with the new friends they made in school.
