Title
March Past Trot on Horseback/March Past Gallop on Horseback
Year/Period
early 20th century
Region
Germany
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 25.0 x 25.0 x 0.2 cm
Accession No.
2014-01085
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Harry Ho Tiang Kee & Lily Wee Peng Neo in memory of Mr Wee Whatt Beng
The songs on this record were performed by the Polydor Calvary band with Kettle-Drums suggesting that these were marching band music. 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.
