Photo exhibition : general view [1]



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01 Jan 1980

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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In this photograph, three people are looking at the various photograph exhibits showing images of samsui women, taken by Kouo Shang-Wei. The exhibition was held in Chinatown. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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Exhibitions--Singapore--Photographs

Photography--Exhibitions--Photographs

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Photography events

Art exhibitions

Photography

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

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