Title
Female students at the First Anniversary of Ling Fang Tailoring and Sewing School (玲芳高级剪裁学院周年庆典)
Year/Period
12 April 1965
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Image size: Image:H:10.1 x W:15 cm,
Object size: Mount:H:12.8 x W:17.1 cm
Object size: Mount:H:12.8 x W:17.1 cm
Accession No.
2008-01690
Collection of
This photograph shows that there were specialised schools to help women acquire tailoring and sewing skills. These skills were much needed in an era where many women went to seamstresses to have their clothes custom made. To possess such skills meant that women could work from home and earn an income.
