Ascension Day In Venice 1956

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Venice, Italy.

Documentation on file regarding Ascension Day.

Elevated, various shots, the Piazza San Marco in Venice. LS. GV. St. Marks Church Venice, with people in foreground. MS. Couple holding pigeons, posing for photographer. CU. Photographer. C.Us of the bell being struck by...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
82405
Sort Number:
UN 2842 J
Time in/Out:
01:46:48:00 / 01:47:41:00
Canister:
UN 2842 J
Film ID:
2818.28
Issue Date:
1956

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