Having an afternoon tea break with Chinese biscuits : close-up
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12 Jul 2007
Photographed By Tay, Lionel
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This photograph shows a close-up of a plate filled with Chinese bean paste biscuits. A person's hand is holding the newspaper in the background. Title devised by Library staff
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