Title
Rubber tappers
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Image size: 14.6 x 9.4 cm
Accession No.
2001-03531
Collection of
Rubber was first introduced in Malaya in 1877. Rubber seedlings were first planted in Kuala Kangsar and before long, rubber plantations started to appear all over Malaya, thus becoming a major source of employment for migrants hoping to earn a living in the settlement.
