Paper wrapper for Shanghai Book Company

Title
Paper wrapper for Shanghai Book Company
Year/Period
1970s
Region
Singapore
Material
paper
Dimension
Object size: 60.1 x 45.3 cm
Accession No.
2008-01036
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

The shop was located at South Bridge Road.Paper packaging was an important form of advertisement for businesses. With the shop’s name, address, and services printed on the packaging, it becomes a ‘walking’ advertisement when carried around.

 

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