Full titles read: "BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR 1939"
L/Ss of Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) with numerous dignitaries at Earls Court British Industries Fair in London. She is wearing a velveteen tailored coat with a silver fox fur. She looks at some large Ostrich feathers from South Africa. L/S of Queen being presented with a bouquet of Orchids which have been flown over from India. Several shots of the Queen watching a fashion display. Young models display the latest fashions in garden party frocks in white lace, a dress with the petticoat two inches lower than the dress and a crinoline wedding dress. Finally the model displays the spectacular 'Razzle Dazzle' evening gown. L/Ss of the models lined up on platform wearing various costumes.
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Description
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Data
- Archive
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 23/02/1939
- Sound:
- Sound
- Media URN:
- 14102
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Film ID:
- 1001.33
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration
- 00:01:29:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:28:58:00 / 01:30:27:00
- Canister:
- 39/16
- Sort Number:
- 39/016
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Appears in...
- WorkSpaces
- Inter-war: British Industry The Queen and Fashion
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Stills
jamied says
The "British Industries Fair" reported upon here took place from 20 February to 3 March 1939.
Further footage can be found in clip 1001.51.