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Peranakan Museum: Betal Leaves

Posted on April 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

Can you guess what these are? Pretty vessels but for a not too pleasant activity – spittoons. For betal leave chewers I think, an activity my grandma used to indulge in, but I was too small to recall. I really … Continue reading →

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Posted in Culture & Society | Tagged betal leaf, chewing, Culture, habit, Life, Living, museum, Peranakan, personal, Photography, Photos, Singapore, spittoon, Travel | 3 Comments

Peranakan Museum: Vintage

Posted on April 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

Love this old typewriter. Pure elegance. This and other items, used to belong to a Peranakan philanthropist and have been donated to the museum. Was excited when I saw these old telephones. Another station kids will like. Wish I could … Continue reading →

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Posted in Culture & Society | Tagged 50's, adventures, Art, beaded, beautiful, Beauty, Culture, explore, fashion, history, Life, Living, museum, Peranakan, personal, phone, Photography, Photos, pretty, purse, Singapore, telephone, Travel, typewriter, vintage | 6 Comments

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Peranakan Museum: Betal Leaves

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