The Head Of The House! 1933

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Titles read: 'The Head of the house! A "mixed-grill" in coiffures.'

Africa / London.

Various shots of African women and their ornate hairstyles. Commentator says they are "dusky leaders of hairdressing fashions". Most have several sections of hair coiled closely to their heads.

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
37622
Sort Number:
PT 186
Time in/Out:
01:49:12:00 / 01:50:32:00
Canister:
PT 186
Film ID:
1088.25
Issue Date:
16/10/1933

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