Flower Piece 1945

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London?

Various shots of flower expert Constance Spry arranging flowers - some great flower decorations are seen. Good tip - bicycle basket hanging on wall with lovely flower piece in. Various shots of flowers and Miss Spry working on new piece.

Data

Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
45318
Sort Number:
NP 068
Time in/Out:
01:22:41:00 / 01:23:50:00
Canister:
NP 68
Film ID:
1386.09
Issue Date:
31/12/1945

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