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Postcard: Japanese World War II Military

Jul 08, 2010Comments off

A postcard painted by Kawabata Ryushi with a title "A thorn is a challenge. The direction army dispatch of Malaya" during the World War II

Collector’s Card: Invasion of Malaya

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A card from a large set that was released by Edito-Service S.A. in 1977 (also known as Atlas Editions Cards) and was available through mail

Postcard: Malay Girl World War II

Jul 08, 2010Comments off

Featuring a Malay girl as the subject matter on this Japanese World War II postcard in Malaya.

Advertisement: Maclean Stomach Powder

Apr 14, 2010Comments off

1955 Straits Times advertisement for Maclean Stomach powder.

Advertisement: Pat Po Sun

Apr 14, 2010Comments off

1930s Pat Po Sun powder advertisement for children printed on small envelopes used by pharmacists.

Advertisement: Mission Beverages

Apr 14, 2010Comments off

1955 Straits Times advertisement for Mission beverages, Singapore.

Advertisement: Hercules Bicycle

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Hercules bicycle advertisement, Straits Times 1955.

Advertisement: Kepler

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Kepler's Cod Liver Oil advertisement, Straits Times 1955.

Advertisement: Stillman’s Freckle Cre...

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Stillman's Freckle Cream, Straits Times 1955.

Advertisement: Westinghouse Air Conditioner...

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Westinghouse Air Conditioners, Straits Times 1955.

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