Sun Reflector 1959

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Roehampton, London.

Sun worshippers use a large aluminium covered sun reflector to improve on their tans. A bronzed couple lie beside an open air swimming pool. C/U of them lying in the sun. C/U of a woman applying sun cream.

Man carries a large piece of board which is covered with...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
2503
Sort Number:
CP 243
Time in/Out:
01:52:06:00 / 01:53:24:00
Canister:
CP 243
Film ID:
93.23
Issue Date:
29/07/1959

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