Pearly Kings 1948

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Pearly Kings.

Hampstead, London.

Various shots as the family, comprising grandchildren Linda, Brenda and Peter, children Rose and Elsie and parents Mr and Mrs Bert Matthews. They brush their hair and sew on the buttons. Good shots of the pearly costumes. They leave home and walk down...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
34068
Sort Number:
NP 185
Time in/Out:
01:29:46:00 / 01:32:27:00
Canister:
NP 185
Film ID:
1245.15
Issue Date:
29/03/1948

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