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This is a portrait of Mrs Chang's family at Hong Lim Park, located near Chinatown, which is Singapore's first public garden. Donated by Chang Heng Soon and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_678. Title devised by Library staff
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Chang Heng Soon.
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