Invention 1929

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No title. An invention for "sound-boxes" - a novel automatic needle attachment.

C/U of the device. A man pushes a small lever on the side. It seems to be a gramophone needle dispenser. When the lever is pressed, the old needle drops out and a new one springs forth. C/U of the needle being...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
15153
Sort Number:
EP 136
Time in/Out:
01:50:12:00 / 01:50:52:00
Canister:
EP 136
Film ID:
890.22
Issue Date:
18/02/1929

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