Antique Chessmen 1959

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Chelsea, London.

Alex Hammond making a move, looking thoughtful. John Lewis scratches his head. C/U shot of the chessboard, and a hand appears to move a tiny piece. M/S of the two men seated at the miniature chessboard with the game in progress. Alex Hammond has collected chess sets for years...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
1369
Sort Number:
CP 211
Time in/Out:
01:09:41:00 / 01:11:29:00
Canister:
CP 211
Film ID:
85.09
Issue Date:
12/01/1959

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