Fishing by the pond : group photograph



Photograph

01 Jan 1970

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

Information About

This photograph shows three children fishing by a pond, with rows of coconut trees in the background. Two children are sitting on stools. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.


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All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

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