Armistice Day - Shanghai 1920-1929

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Armistice Day in Shanghai, China.

High angle view of several bridges over main river in city. People, including women civilians, placing wreaths at memorial monument. Various shots of monument; a tall tower; & masses of wreaths; crosses/ etc. around its base. Lines of soldiers playing bugles.

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76471
Sort Number:
ON 321 F
Time in/Out:
01:16:56:00 / 01:20:19:00
Canister:
ON 321 F
Film ID:
2408.11
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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