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Posed photo of two Chinese women with four children taken at a studio, complete with props. Such black-and-white, formal studio shots capture the significant milestones of Singaporeans' lives, such as new additions to the family with the arrival of a baby, graduations or weddings. Photograph donated by Teo Gee Lan and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_503. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Teo Gee Lan.
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