Walking Wheelchair AKA Disabled Dog 1954

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Outwood, Surrey.

Various shots show George Sadler and his Alsatian dog, Silver. When Silver lost the use of one of her legs through paralysis, coupled with a weakened spine, George invented a special contraption for her so she can get around.

We see George fitting...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
43972
Sort Number:
NP 498
Time in/Out:
01:58:22:00 / 01:59:57:00
Canister:
NP 498
Film ID:
1331.33
Issue Date:
29/03/1954

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