Bombardier Billy Wells 1915

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Bombardier Billy Wells.

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Boxer in training. Bombardier Billy Wells practises (he wears a dark leotard workout outfit; which wouldn't be out of place today). Wells training w/ jump rope; as group of other men; in jackets; ties; boaters (hats); stand in BG...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
73855
Sort Number:
ON 173 M
Time in/Out:
01:13:18:00 / 01:13:50:00
Canister:
ON 173 M
Film ID:
1940.14
Issue Date:
1915

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