King Olav Open 'designs Of Scandinavia'… 1960

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Unissued / Unused material -

Regent Street, London.

MS of small wooden toys. MS as King Olav of Norway arrives and is greeted by the Mayor of Westminster, Robert Everest. LS of the building with 'Designs of Scandinavia' over the top. Various shots of King Olav looking at exhibits,...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82000
Sort Number:
UN 3421 L
Time in/Out:
01:23:30:00 / 01:24:34:00
Canister:
UN 3421 L
Film ID:
2792.17
Issue Date:
1960

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