Eve Dresses Her Tresses 1921

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"Surprising how many ladies comb their hair from the top downwards. 'Don't' says 'Emile' - start at the ends - It's easier and less painful."

Woman sitting in front of dressing table combing her long hair. "Brush from below to make it glow". C/U of woman putting Brilliantine on her hand, she...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
35255
Sort Number:
EP 007
Time in/Out:
01:08:51:00 / 01:11:16:00
Canister:
EP 007
Film ID:
754.04
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0:010:020:030:04

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