Singapore: Chinese Funeral Procession Bannder (Vintage Stereo Glass Plate Negative 6x13CM 1900s)

rare original stereoscopic glass plate negative in 6 x 13 cm format.
this outstanding historical document captures a wealthy traditional chinese funeral procession in colonial singapore or british malaya. the street scene shows large ceremonial horse-drawn carts carrying white funeral banners. the central banner displays the chinese characters 少微星 (shao wei xing), a traditional honorific inscription used in funeral rituals for a respected male scholar or community member.
the procession is flanked by bystanders, rickshaws, and colonial police officers or military personnel in white uniforms and pith helmets (tropical helmets).

size: ~ 6 x 13 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

condition: very good...silvering..staining...please also refer to scans which show complete glass plate

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