The Word Machine 1937

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Titles read: "THE WORD MACHINE".

Diagrams explain cave paintings; live action of early typewriters.

M/Ss of reproduction drawings of prehistoric cave paintings, mostly of animals, referring to hunting. Commentator says the 'cup' and 'ring' shapes are said to represent astronomical...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
40120
Sort Number:
PT 397
Time in/Out:
01:22:55:00 / 01:26:08:00
Canister:
PT 397
Film ID:
1160.11
Issue Date:
01/11/1937

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