Fashions Issue Title - What's In A Name… 1938

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Note: Probably filmed in the Pathe studio.

Various shots of female models showing off the fashions for the coming Autumn including a rather outrageous looking dress with long skirt with small bells hanging from it, with large built up shoulders. The numerous dresses on show all have a trend...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
42378
Sort Number:
NSP 121
Time in/Out:
01:36:02:00 / 01:37:50:00
Canister:
NSP 121
Film ID:
1258.22
Issue Date:
21/07/1938

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Cinemagazines
Categories
Lifestyle & Culture
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