French Fishing Fleet Being Blessed 1949

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Unissued / unused material.

Blessing fishing fleet, Fecamp, France.

L/S fishing vessel in the harbour. L/S harbour from the surrounding hills. Various shots fisherman carrying the Holy Virgin and models of boats in a religious procession. Various shots of people in procession, the...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
65196
Sort Number:
UN 2086 C
Time in/Out:
01:00:02:00 / 01:04:16:00
Canister:
UN 2086 C
Film ID:
2268.01
Issue Date:

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