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Gift of the Simpson family in memory of Caroline Simpson OAM 2008
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Accession number: 2008.80
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Emily Simpson (6 portraits)
Louise Dobson (6 portraits)
Alice Simpson (6 portraits)
Edward Simpson (6 portraits)
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