Photograph of William Purves, General Manager International, patting the paw of one of the lions in front of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation head office in Hong Kong
Photograph of William Purves, General Manager International, patting the paw of one of the lions in front of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation head office in Hong Kong
Photograph of William Purves, General Manager International, patting the paw of one of the lions in front of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation head office in Hong Kong
Photograph showing William Purves, General Manager International, patting the paw of one of the lions prior to its temporary relocation in preparation for a new head office. Part of the metal cradle used to move the lion can be seen.
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