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Illumination in Colonial Java
While under colonial rule, places like Java became illuminated, literally, as electricity and light bulbs were invented and introduced. The woman is saying, “You will
Beer Advertisement from Siam
“Better than all the other beers on the market – Sapporo and Asahi – sold everwhere” is the gist of the text here. However, “Sapporo”
Cool Colonial Singapore
Yet another cigarette advertisement from colonial Singapore. This is from 1930. What is supposed to be going on in this picture? The man appears to
The Tasty Chewing Gum Laxative
This is an advertisement from a paper in the Philippines from around 1940. The Philippines at that time was of course an American colony, and
The Secret Sex Glands of Langurs
Did that title grab your attention? Then read on. . . This is an advertisement from around 1940 in Thailand. It is for Sinkesin, “The
Cigarette Advertisement from Colonial Singapore
This is from 1930. The picture says it all. It’s 1930 and we are cool! The large Chinese text below the picture says “Virginia Cigarettes.”
Record Advertisement from Colonial Singapore
This is an advertisement from 1928 for Hindenberg Records (興登堡唱片). A man says to his wife: “I love you, but you smash all of the
Cigarette Advertisement from Colonial Singapore
This is another nice advertisement from the 1920s or 1930s. The part in Chinese in the middle says “What a pity to lose them.” It
Insecticide Advertisement from Colonial Singapore
I enjoy looking at old advertisements to get a sense of the times. This ad is from the 1920s or 1930s (can’t recall exactly). I