Declaration of Independence
Behind glass cabinets were the set of documents that proclaim the independence of Singapore.
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National Treasure – Portrait of Sir Frank Athelstane Swettenham (1904)
One of the most recognisable portrait in Singapore besides Raffles as we grew up with this image in our Social Study textbook.
Treasures – Silver Epergne for William Farquhar (c. 1823)
We were led to believe he was sacked for incompetence but actually he should get credits for modern Singapore.
Treasures – Portrait of Sir Stamford Raffles (1912)
His claim to fame was founding a desert island that became the modern Singapore.
National Treasure – Mace of the City of Singapore (1953)
A mace that represents the elevation of the status of Singapore from town to city.
National Treasure – Majapahit Armlet and Earrings (c. 14th century)
Discovered in 1928 while building a reservoir on Fort Canning Hill, it proved that 14th century Singapore was quite fashionable.
National Treasure – Singapore Stone (c. 14th century)
A blast from the past, a piece of blasted sandstone that defined the existence of the “Lion City”.