Science Aids Mothers 1949

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Full title reads: "Science Aids Mothers". Pain relief for childbirth.

Hammersmith, London.

SV 3 babies lying on mattresses in Queen Charlotte's Hospital. CU Baby. GV Maternity ward. CU Ward sister pan down to baby in arms. SV Back view midwife walking away from camera to Corgi parked...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
45773
Sort Number:
49/017
Time in/Out:
01:01:27:00 / 01:02:59:00
Canister:
49/17
Film ID:
1407.02
Issue Date:
28/02/1949

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