1950s, historical picture from Hong Kong, a well-dressed western lady takes a picture of a young chinese boy in the street, using a rolleiflex TLR film camera.

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Allan Cash Picture Library / Alamy Stock Photo

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KAWFA3

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72.3 MB (2.9 MB Compressed download)

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5072 x 4983 px | 42.9 x 42.2 cm | 16.9 x 16.6 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

1950

Location:

Hong Kong, Asia

Photographer:

Allan Cash Picture Library

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

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