Malaysia Design Archive

Malaysia Design Archive

Design Education | Designs . Politics . Artifacts | Rekabentuk . Politik . Artifak . Understanding Malaysian history through Graphic Design

Stamps : 1944 Japanese Occupation Stamp

1944 Japanese Occupation StampThe 1944 "Rebirth" stamps series from the Japanese Occupation period of Malaya.

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Stamps : 1943 Japanese Occupation Stamp

To commemorate the fall of Singapore & the birth of greater Japan. This stamp was produced. It shows rice being planted, to symbolise growth and new beginnings.

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Judicial Stamp: $10

1871, $10 Judicial overprinted for use in Perak State - Title: Judicial Stamp Language: English Designer: nil Type of Graphic: Stamp Client: nil Publisher: nil Date: 1871 Dimensions: nil Technique: nil

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Stamp: 10 cent Students Saving Scheme

Title:  Students Saving Scheme Designer: nil Type of Graphic: Stamps Client: nil Publisher: nil Date: 1880s Dimensions: nil Technique: nil (Source)

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Currency: 10 Dollars ‘Banana Money’

Issued by the Japanese during their occupation of Malaya between 1942 and 1944. The front of this rare note features a tree bearing fruit, with the obverse featuring a depiction of a ship on the horizon.

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Stamp: 30 cent Federation of Malaya

Federation of Malaya 30cent stamp This stamp shows a map of 'Malaya'. It was issued on May 5, 1957. It was the last stamp issued before Independence day of August 31st, 1957. The calligraphy at the bottom read 'Persekutuan Tanah Melayu'. Malay for 'Federated States of Malaya'. - Title:  Malaya, Federation of Malaya Designer: nil Type of Graphic: Stamps Client: nil Publisher: nil Date: May 5, 1957 Dimensions: [...]

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About This Project

This project is an attempt to trace, map and document the development of graphic design in Malaysia.It is also a project to highlight the importance of archiving as a way to protect and preserve our own visual history.