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Ceylon chiefs. Scowen and Company. Kandian chiefs.
Ceylon chiefs. Scowen and Company. Kandian chiefs.
Object Number 2004.24.27344
Display Title Ceylon chiefs. Scowen and Company. Kandian chiefs.
Descriptions
Subject
  • Man
  • Group
  • Chief
  • Portrait
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Kandh
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Sri Lanka
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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