Camel Market AKA Camel And Donkey Market 1959

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Marrakech / Marrakesh, Morocco.

Several shots show crowds of men in traditional Moroccan robes at a camel and donkey market; men are seen examining the teeth of the animals. Two water sellers wander about the crowd; one pours a cup of water for a customer.

Teenager Gay (Gaye ?) Ashwood...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
2586
Sort Number:
CP 261
Time in/Out:
01:38:46:00 / 01:41:09:00
Canister:
CP 261
Film ID:
99.25
Issue Date:
28/12/1959

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