Villagers in ethnic costume : group photograph



Photograph

01 Jan 1895

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This photograph shows two rows of people dressed in ethnic costumes, posing for a photograph outside a traditional house. Four young children, a woman and a men are standing or seated in the first row, while seven men are standing in the second row. Title devised by Library staff.


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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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