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This coloured slide shows the profile of a samsui woman. She is seen sitting on the ground with elbows resting on her knees. She is dressed in black samfoo with apron and a red headdress. In front of her is a red checked basket. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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Samsui women : two people
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Samsui women : general view
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Samsui woman in 1986 : profile [2]
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Fishing by the Singapore River : panoramic view [III]
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Samsui woman in 1986 : profile [1]
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Fishing by the Singapore River : panoramic view [I]
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Raffles City : interior (I)
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Fishing by the Singapore River : panoramic view [II]
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Raffles City : interior (II)
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Drama serial, Samsui Women : close-up [1]
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