Remains of a ruined building : general view



Photograph

01 Jan 1970

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows sections of ruined walls of a building, with decaying bricks left exposed to the elements. Plants can be seen growing from the cracks of the wall. TItle devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

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