| COLLECTIONS A look at the collections of clocks, pipes, and firearms at the British museum. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 7054 | |
| Catalog #: | 510453 | |
| Clip Number: | 510453-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 311 | |
| Timecode: | 01:53:03 - 01:55:59 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1942 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | EXHIBITIONS: Historical EXHIBITIONS: Museum, Misc HOBBIES: Collecting LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | COLLECTIONS A look at the collections of clocks, pipes, and firearms at the British museum. British Museum, London. M/S of income tax form, a foot wearing a sock with holes in and a man and woman kissing, he upsets her and she storms off. M/S of razor blades. Various shots of stamps in book, cigarette cards, and cards with planes, ships, etc. on them. A man (Joe Noble ?) "tame reporter" sits behind a desk and talks about museum collections. M/S as camera focuses on pub door, but eventually arrives at the British museum, good exterior shots. Various shots of their collection of pipes from Native American to opium pipes. All of the pipes are from native cultures, Native American, African, Indian, etc. Various shots of clock collection. Some clocks are religious scenes, most of them are also some type of sculpture. Firearm collection. The firearms are mainly pistols, some of them unique. One comes apart just in case you need to shoot from both hands. M/S of three batteries. | |
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