Chimps Tea Party 1949

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Unused / unissued footage - dates and locations may be unclear or unknown.

Cuts from newsreel 49/48 - Chimps tea party at London Zoo.

M/S of chimp sitting in chair holding mug up to keeper to fill; photographer seen at side. M/S of chimp drinking out of mug. M/Ss of photographers grouped...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
67562
Sort Number:
UN 2139 C
Time in/Out:
01:33:22:00 / 01:34:26:00
Canister:
UN 2139 C
Film ID:
2495.11
Issue Date:

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