Postcard: AnuarDan Painting (3)

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Penang House by AnuarDan

Size:
12.6cm x 17.7cm

Description:
AnuarDan has cleverly put together local artifacts and the Malay architecture to give rise to works depicting the Malay heritage. His innovative use of mixed media and the effect of aging that he creates add charm to his works. In the context of modern living his works reflects the olden days. The quaint setting with the bicycle in some of his images brings back fond memories of many.

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Postcard: Reminiscences of the Straits Settlements through postcard (9)

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Chulia Street, Penang (c. 1900s)

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11cm x 15cm

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A street scene taken near the junction of Chulia and Pitt Streets. The men working in the centre of the picture were convict labourers from India. In the 19th century, the Colonial Government designated Penang and Singapore as penal colonies, where those who committed serious offences served their sentences as forced labour to construct public buildings, build roads and perform other maintenance works.

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Postcard: Reminiscences of the Straits Settlements through postcard (8)

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Northam Road, Penang 1913

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11cm x 15cm

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A view of Northam Road. Described as the 'prettiest' road in Georgetown with its tropical trees on both sides of the road. It is also the beginning of villadoms where large mansions with spacious grounds are found here. The Penang Club and Runnymede Hotel are situated along this road.

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Postcard: Reminiscences of the Straits Settlements through postcard (6)

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Nazreen, when he was still in France

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Government Office, Penang 1900-1905

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11cm x 15cm

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The original building of the Government Office in Penang was completed in 1889 and housed the Resident Councellor's Office, the Audit Office, the Public Works Department and the marine Department including the Harbour Master's Office.

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Postcard: Reminiscences of the Straits Settlements through postcard (5)

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Kara-Anja (South Africa- via Postcrossing -MY482748)

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Vignette Card

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11cm x 15cm

Description:
This vignette card consists of panoramic view of Penang, the Beach Street, the Post Office Building and the Penang Pier.

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