Straw Boaters 1952

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Straw boater making.

Luton, Bedfordshire.

C/U's crown of straw being stitched on machine. C/U profile of Edie Salter sewing. M/S as crowns are fitted to mould. M/S as Fred Seabrooke stiffens the hats and brings them over to the table, various shots as he dips them into gelatine size...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
45355
Sort Number:
NP 407
Time in/Out:
01:43:37:00 / 01:45:12:00
Canister:
NP 407
Film ID:
1387.23
Issue Date:
30/06/1952

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