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This picture shows a dragon float berthed in Singapore waters in celebration of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Photograph donated by Chow Van Fah, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Chow Van Fah.
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