025735 Accession Number: 025735

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COLOMBO, CEYLON. 1942-02. AN AUSTRALIAN NURSING SISTER AND TWO DIGGERS EXAMINING HOME-MADE LACE PROFFERED FOR SALE BY THE CINGALESE LACE-SELLER, SEATED AT HER LACE-MAKING LOOM. THE AUSTRALIANS ARE ON THEIR WAY HOME FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND NO DOUBT PRESENTS FOR HOMEFOLK ARE IN THEIR MINDS.

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025735

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Photograph

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Negative

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Colour: Black & white

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Whole

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1

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