Ankle Deep In Sugar 1914-1918

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Ankle deep in sugar. Boston, Massachusetts in the United States of America.

Fire at sugar factory in Boston; Massachusetts; USA. Pathe's title: Ankle Deep in Sugar -- that gives an idea of the scene. LS looking toward the destruction -- w/ collapsed buildings; etc. and white stuff everywhere...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
73112
Sort Number:
ON 127 I
Time in/Out:
01:33:46:00 / 01:34:18:00
Canister:
ON 127 I
Film ID:
1912.28
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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