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Rambutan fruit vendors c1905
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Rambutan fruit vendors c1905

This vintage photograph from early 20th-century Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)…

Water Buffalo ploughing paddy fields
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Water Buffalo ploughing paddy fields

A water buffalo working on the rice paddy in Sri…

Young woman vintage portrait in Sri Lanka c.1880-90s
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Young woman vintage portrait in Sri Lanka c.1880-90s

Young woman vintage portrait in Sri Lanka c.1880-90s Portrait of…

Group of women curing Plumbago
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Group of women curing Plumbago

Group of women curing Plumbago, zeylanica (also called Chitrak) early…

Baling cinnamon in Sri Lanka
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Baling cinnamon in Sri Lanka

Baling cinnamon in Sri Lanka Late 1800s Showing five workers…

Ox cart near Colombo fort 1929
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Ox cart near Colombo fort 1929

Ox cart near Colombo fort 1929 #IMG782

Bandarawela main street, Sri Lanka c.1920-1930s
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Bandarawela main street, Sri Lanka c.1920-1930s

Bandarawela main street, Sri Lanka c.1920-1930s #IMG779 Photograph submitted by…

Police stations & officers, Ceylon c.1930-40s
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Police stations & officers, Ceylon c.1930-40s

A group of police offices Ceylon c.1930-1940s #IMG777 Photographs submitted…

A Group of low country noblemen Ceylon
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A Group of low country noblemen Ceylon

A Group of low country noblemen Ceylon c.1920-40s #IMG776 Picture…

Native Sinhalese Toddy collector
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Native Sinhalese Toddy collector

Native Sinhalese Toddy collector #IMG775 Toddy (Raa) is the sap…

Sinhalese man (Low-Country) Sri Lanka c.1920-30
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Sinhalese man (Low-Country) Sri Lanka c.1920-30

Native Low-Country Sinhalese man Sri Lanka c.1920-30 #IMG772

Sinhalese mat makers near Kandy 1880
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Sinhalese mat makers near Kandy 1880

Sinhalese mat makers near Kandy 1880 by Skeen #IMG767

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Explore our growing archive of Sri Lankan photos showcasing rare historic photos and antique photographs of the country. From landscapes to cultural moments, these old pictures of Sri Lanka give you a glimpse into its fascinating past. Join us in preserving and sharing this collection for future generations to enjoy.

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