Rubber trees : close-up



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01 Jan 1900

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This photonegative shows a rubber plantation with the focus on the trunks of rubber trees which have been tapped for latex. One gives a close view of the skilful, even cuts made in the bark to make the latex flow. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.


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All rights reserved, Margaret Ryan and National Library Board, Singapore 2009

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