SING POST on 22 May 1992 issued a set of four First Day Cover stamps depicting the Costumes of Old Singapore [Heritage Series]. The stamps were released in conjunction with the World Columbian Expo '92. Black & white sketches of ethnic groups and their costumes found in Singapore, circa 1910, were depicted, along with colourful fabric worn. Stamps printed included:
- 20c - Chinese Family circa 1910 / Embroidery of a woman's samfu
- 35c- Malay Family circa1910 / Batik print of a woman's sarong
- 75c - Indian Family circa1910 / Floral print of a woman's sari
- $2 - Straits Chinese Family circa 1910 / Beadwork of a woman's belé
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