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This is a portrait of Tan Peck Lian's family at Haw Par Villa. The Villa was built in 1937, and was formerly known as Tiger Balm Gardens. Donated by Tan Peck Lian and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_649. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Tan Peck Lian.
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