A man beside a giant bird's nest plant : single

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01 Jan 1900

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This photo negative shows a bare-bodied man standing near a giant bird's nest plant growing in an open area. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.

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Rural men--Singapore--Photographs

Indian pipe (Plant)--Singapore--Photographs

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Plants

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All rights reserved, Margaret Ryan and National Library Board, Singapore 2009

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