025737 Accession Number: 025737

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COLOMBO, CEYLON. 1942-02. TROOPS OF THE A.I.F. ON LEAVE IN COLOMBO ON THEIR JOURNEY HOME FROM THE MIDDLE EAST EXAMINE SOME OF THE BEAUTIFUL HAND-MADE LACE FOR WHICH CEYLON IS FAMOUS.

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025737

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Colour: Black & white

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Whole

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1

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