Native Boutique Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Native Boutique Early 1900’s
Photography/Publisher: Plate & Co.,

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  1. Even though I live 10000 miles away & lived most of my life out of Sri Lanka, I very much enjoy reading about & looking at pictures of a bygone era of my beloved motherland.Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your great service.May you all who are involved in this project be well , happy & peaceful now & always!

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