Cricket Giants Of The 1890s 1899

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Unused / unissued material -

Shots of famous cricket players of the 1890s.

Cricketers walking onto field including WG Grace, Ranji and Lord Hawke. Grace and others cricketers batting in nets.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
60599
Sort Number:
UN 0001 E (R)
Time in/Out:
01:38:55:00 / 01:40:00:00
Canister:
UN 1 E (R)
Film ID:
1798.21
Issue Date:

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