Title
Coolie chain belt
Year/Period
1900s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Object size: Dia:3.8 x L:151.0
Accession No.
2000-07367
Collection of
Rickshawmen typically wore a pair of “coolie blue” or black shorts, and a straw hat to protect themselves from the sun. This simple, makeshift belt was probably made by a rickshaw coolie himself.
