Candle Making 1970-1975

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Unidentified UN showing various processes involved in making candles.

We see wax being prepared, the wicks being laid out, various moulds and candles being cut and hung to be washed. We see the ends being trimmed. We also see the candles being wrapped in plastic for despatch.

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
93548
Sort Number:
UN ?
Time in/Out:
01:41:41:00 / 01:50:20:00
Canister:
UN ?
Film ID:
3478.05
Issue Date:
1970 - 1975

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Newsreels
Categories
Trade & Industry Trade & Industry
WorkSpaces
Household Home Recycling Making Saving

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