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This photonegative shows an Indian woman clad in a sari seated on an upholstered chair. She is barefoot and has bangles on her wrists. Her palms are placed on her thighs. A potted flowering plant stands next to the chair. She appears to be posing for a photograph. TItle devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
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