Fireworks, 1970s : general view [1]
Photograph
01 Jan 1970
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
This photograph shows 3 bursts of fireworks, digitized from a photo negative that can be used as a second exposure superimposed onto a first negative in the darkroom. The resulting print maybe a night scene with the fireworks imprinted on an originally clear sky. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
Additional Details
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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