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This is a portrait of Teng Hwee Tiang's family. Standing with them on the extreme left is an Indian man, the family's God uncle. The men are dressed in long sleeved shirts and dress pants, while the two ladies wear samfoos. This photograph was taken in a studio. Photograph donated by Teng Hwee Tiang and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_621. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Teng Hwee Tiang.
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