Micro Marvels 1933

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United States of America.

"The study of the minute by the aid of the microscope, has enriched every department of scientific knowledge, and today we take you into the world of the infinitely small."

C/Us of a microscope then microscope shots of various minute animals and plants. Micro-photography...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
51642
Sort Number:
PSP 799
Time in/Out:
01:27:01:00 / 01:29:19:00
Canister:
PSP 799
Film ID:
1612.12
Issue Date:
27/07/1933

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