Prince Edward's Christening Cake 1964

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Unissued / Unused Material -

Cadby Hall, London

VS Chef Frank Jacobs places top layer of Prince Edward's Christening Cake in position and puts the finishing touches to the cake. Shots of the finished cake on it's stand with a cypher for Edward and Singapore orchids on the top. VS In...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
89032
Sort Number:
UN 3888 E
Time in/Out:
01:10:22:00 / 01:13:24:00
Canister:
UN 3888 E
Film ID:
3169.05
Issue Date:
1964

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