Coconut trees and attap houses by the sea : general view
Photograph
01 Jan 1950
Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988
Information About
This black-and-white photograph shows an idyllic country scene of swaying coconut trees and attap houses by the sea. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.
Additional Details
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- All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007
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