French Swimwear Parade 1948

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Description

Unissued / unused material.

French swimwear parade, France.

Various shots glamorous models in latest fashions in swimsuits and bikinis posing around outdoor swimming pool.

Date on old record is 16/06/1948.

Data

Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
75656
Sort Number:
UN 2008 A
Time in/Out:
01:28:13:00 / 01:31:08:00
Canister:
UN 2008 A
Film ID:
2222.12
Issue Date:
1948

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