Fine Feathers 1931

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C/U of feathers being dipped into various dyes. The woman working with the feathers wears rubber gloves. C/U of the hands of another woman who fluffs out the feathers. She pulls off excess feathers then trims each one to shape with small scissors. C/U of feathers being attached to...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
16733
Sort Number:
EP 243
Time in/Out:
01:14:34:00 / 01:16:29:00
Canister:
EP 212
Film ID:
940.09
Issue Date:
21/05/1931

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