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The Rubber Planter’s Note Book

Title

Year/Period

1911

Region

Singapore

Dimension

Object size: 16.8 x 11.4 x 2.0 cm

Accession No.

2014-00028

Collection of

National Museum of Singapore

This is a reference book for those interested in rubber planting. Rubber was introduced to Singapore in 1877 by the British, who brought the plant from Brazil. The rubber industry took root in Malaya and was one of its main exports for many years after the 1890s.This book also informs its readers about how to maintain good health in the tropics.