| BRITISH INDUSTRIES FAIR Footage of Queen Elizabeth visiting the British Industries fair at Earls Court in London. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6393 | |
| Catalog #: | 179926 | |
| Clip Number: | 179926-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 39/16 | |
| Timecode: | 01:51:26 - 01:52:57 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1939 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXHIBITIONS: Industry, British Industries Fair ( BIF ) FASHION: Fashion Shows FASHION: Women's LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother, Queen Mum) | |
| Description: | 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 show. MS model putting on hat. 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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