Kilt Making 1952

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Kilt making at Mr Laurie's in Glasgow, Scotland.

M/S Plaid material being laid out on long table. M/S Girl starting to measure material. Drawing outline in chalk mid-shot pan to girl. C/U Girl. M/S Pulling them together and pinning. C/U Girl sewing pan to hands stitching. M/S Sewing on buckles....

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Data

Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
43092
Sort Number:
NP 390
Time in/Out:
01:16:58:00 / 01:18:49:00
Canister:
NP 390
Film ID:
1299.09
Issue Date:
03/03/1952

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