Christmas Shopping At Selfridges 1954

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Christmas shopping at Selfridges. Oxford Street, London.

Various shots Father Christmas with child on his knee. Various shots in the crowded store. Various shots children looking at toys. MS's as boys use punch bag. MS little toy dog jumping. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
81927
Sort Number:
UN 2583 A
Time in/Out:
01:34:01:00 / 01:38:28:00
Canister:
UN 2583 A
Film ID:
2789.14
Issue Date:
1954

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