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This is a photograph of a woman and a child at the Chinese Garden. Built in 1975, the Chinese Garden is modelled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping. Photograph donated by Tan Geok Neo and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_245. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Tan Geok Neo.
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