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This is a photograph taken in the early 20th century, showing sampans moored at sea. Title devised by Library staff.
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Sampans and houses on stilts along a river : general view
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A riverine town with sampans and boats : general view
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Traditional style houses : general view
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Playing in the sea : general view
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Two sampans near kelongs : general view
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Amber Road no. 19 : general view
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Amber Road no. 19 : general view
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Chinese men rowing a boat in 1905 : action
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