ANON. Raffles Hotel, Singapore.
Original hotel luggage label, c.1920. 110 x 145 mm.
Raffles Hotel is a historic hotel located at 1 Beach Road, Singapore. The hotel was named after statesman Sir Thomas Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore. Originally known as Emersons Hotel, the name was changed when the Sarkies brothers bought the hotel in 1887.
It immediately became popular with a wealthy clientele. In 1889 a new main building was constructed and designed by British Architect Regent Bidwell (as depicted in this label).
In 1931 the Sarkies brothers declared bankruptcy and a public company called Raffles Hotel Ltd was established. This label which was issued around 1920 was designed and printed in England to promote not just Raffles but also the Sarkies hotels in Penang and Rangoon.
Printers: E. Robinson, Bristol, England.
Rare.
SKU: 2126629
ANON. Raffles Hotel, Singapore.
Original hotel luggage label, c.1920. 110 x 145 mm.
Raffles Hotel is a historic hotel located at 1 Beach Road, Singapore. The hotel was named after statesman Sir Thomas Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore. Originally known as Emersons Hotel, the name was changed when the Sarkies brothers bought the hotel in 1887.
It immediately became popular with a wealthy clientele. In 1889 a new main building was constructed and designed by British Architect Regent Bidwell (as depicted in this label).
In 1931 the Sarkies brothers declared bankruptcy and a public company called Raffles Hotel Ltd was established. This label which was issued around 1920 was designed and printed in England to promote not just Raffles but also the Sarkies hotels in Penang and Rangoon.
Printers: E. Robinson, Bristol, England.
Rare.
SKU: 2126629
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