Five Nyonyas at the seaside

Title
Five Nyonyas at the seaside
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Image size: 4.7 x 8.6 cm
Accession No.
1994-00348
Credit Line
Gift of Ms. Evelyn Ng

This is a photograph of five Nyonyas posing for the camera at the seaside. Wearing their baju kebaya and with three of them donning necklaces, the Nonya costume reflects the unique blend of cultural influences - Chinese, Malay and Western.