A street hawker peddling food in Geylang, situated in front of a public school. Itinerant hawkers were a familiar sight in Singapore from the 19th century through to the mid-20th century. They could often be seen along bustling streets and busy intersections, selling a wide array of items such as food, drinks, vegetables, poultry, and various other goods. In this photograph, the hawker is seen offering food to passersby.