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This is a group photograph of a wedding couple with their family members, taken at the stairs leading to the entrance of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Donated by Koh Tiang Thai, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_076. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Koh Tiang Thai.
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