Tree with autumn-coloured leaves : general view [1]

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01 Jul 1980

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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Shown in this photograph is a tree with yellowish brown leaves. In the background is a monsoon drain and some shophouses. This may be a scene from everyday life in the heartlands. Title devised by Library staff.

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Trees--Singapore--Photographs

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Plants

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

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