University Procession 1921

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Crown Prince Hirohito of Japan in University procession.

Cambridge.

MS dons walking in procession up steps to Senate House with Crown Prince Hirohito of Japan and several Japanese dignitaries.

MS as they emerge from University, Hirohito is wearing robes and cap (probably...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
76089
Sort Number:
ON 278 H
Time in/Out:
01:51:03:00 / 01:53:18:00
Canister:
ON 278 H
Film ID:
2376.20
Issue Date:
1921

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