Afghanistan 1910-1919

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Afghanistan.

Opens with very brief MS of western man (from film crew?), men; child; donkey at fruit market stand. Camel train on street. Boys playing game with ball and stick similar to baseball or cricket. Ancient structure (mausoleum?) with animal pictures. Shot of city from high tower; pan...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76849
Sort Number:
ON 360 A 1
Time in/Out:
01:49:57:00 / 01:59:53:00
Canister:
ON 360 A 1
Film ID:
2434.08
Issue Date:
1910 - 1919

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