Duke Of Connaught Opens Exhibition Of Toys… 1916

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Duke of Connaught opens exhibition of toys made by disabled soldiers and sailors - 1916.

World War One. Casualties. Disabled veterans making Christmas toys. CU man assembling wooden toys. CU side view wounded amputee soldier with missing arm; turning small crank; other men in workshop or factory...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71384
Sort Number:
ON 033 F
Time in/Out:
01:07:12:00 / 01:07:38:00
Canister:
ON 033 F
Film ID:
1860.08
Issue Date:
1916

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