Before Official Inauguration Of Unesco House 1958

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Paris, France.

Various GVs of UNESCO Building in Place Fontenay. Panning shot of concrete fire escape. CU Joan Miro's mural. Various CUs of Picasso's mural. Various CUs Alexander Calder's mobile. GV Entrance to the building. Various interior shots of passages, assembly halls, etc. LS of the...

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
84339
Sort Number:
UN 3162 D
Time in/Out:
01:29:52:00 / 01:31:40:00
Canister:
UN 3162 D
Film ID:
2922.11
Issue Date:
1958

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  • "Place Fontenay" in text and tag should read Place de Fontenoy.

    jamied 26th Sep 2012

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