Title
Anchors Aweigh – March/All Hands - March
Year/Period
1929
Region
England
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: part 2 26.0 x 26.0 cm,
Object size: part 1 25.0 x 25.0 x 0.2 cm
Object size: part 1 25.0 x 25.0 x 0.2 cm
Accession No.
2014-01104
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Harry Ho Tiang Kee & Lily Wee Peng Neo in memory of Mr Wee Whatt Beng
Music from England and America were gaining popularity amongst Peranakans in Singapore and the Straits during the early 20th century. Musical bands and troupes were formed during this period and they would perform at celebratory occasions organized by Peranakans such as birthdays and weddings.