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Four young Tamil women. Colombo studio (probable).
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People

Four young Tamil women

Colombo studio (probable)
c. 1885–1905

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"Tamil Girls (High Caste)" - Plate & Co, Ceylon
Maker
Plate & Co
Date basis
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Reference
TCP-P169

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