Champions All 1920-1929

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This item was originally stored in EP 205.

Introductory title reads: "It would take volumes to record the sporting achievements of Eve during the past year, but a glance at prominent champions shows the extraordinary range of woman's activities today. Flying - Frau Fusbahn..." (rest of title...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
75031
Sort Number:
ON 205 P previously EP 205
Time in/Out:
01:57:04:00 / 02:00:55:00
Canister:
ON 205 P previously EP 205
Film ID:
2334.67
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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