Abstract Artist 1965

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Market Drayton, Shropshire.

Sir George Wade creates works of art using all kinds of household items.

M/S of George choosing things from the house - a toothbrush, a spoon, and a screwdriver, which he will use to work on his painting. There are various shots of George at work using a...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
3795
Sort Number:
CP 543
Time in/Out:
01:20:31:00 / 01:22:42:00
Canister:
CP 543
Film ID:
323.06
Issue Date:
20/05/1965

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