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This 1890s photograph shows a view of a canal, in Yokohama, Japan. There is a bridge, linking the two banks. Boats can be seen on the canal. Smoke can be seen rising out from a chimney of a house on the left bank of the canal. Though not taken in Singapore, this image has been added as it forms part of the Lee Kip Lin Collection. Title from inscription, on front of photograph. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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