Jade And Ivory Collection 1956

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Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Mr George Cohen presents his collection of jade and ivory. M/S of Mr Cohen looking at a reference book of identification markings. Small ornaments are laid out on a table. Various shots of Netsukes - ornamental pieces which are worn on a sash around the waist. C/U of...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
1226
Sort Number:
CP 103
Time in/Out:
01:10:40:00 / 01:13:00:00
Canister:
CP 103
Film ID:
57.07
Issue Date:
17/12/1956

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