| EGG SHELL REPAIR Michael Prynn repairs a broken guillemot's egg. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6001 | |
| Catalog #: | 487204 | |
| Clip Number: | 487204-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | CP 16 | |
| Timecode: | 01:01:31 - 01:03:39 | |
| Location: | Great Britain, England, Essex | |
| Year Shot: | 1955 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/BIRDS: Misc HOBBIES: Collecting LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Essex | |
| Description: | EGG SHELL REPAIR Michael Prynn repairs a broken guillemot's egg. Frinton, Essex. Preservation and repair of wild bird eggs demonstrated by amateur ornithologist. Lt. Col G.M. Prynne (retired), an expert at cleaning and repairing birds' eggs for collectors. MCU a grid in which each small square contains a different kind of bird's egg nestled on cotton pad. CU same. CU/MCU some broken eggs in similar container with sign "Pending Repair." MCU Prynne holding broken Guillemot egg. CU same; he puts 2 large pieces together but there is yet a small piece missing. MS Prynne seated at desk with his materials/tools neatly laid out. MCU he opens a drawer, takes out box marked Guillemot. MS Prynne at desk. CUs as he opens tiny box and looks at fragments inside, picks up piece w/ tweezers, cuts it into shape; looks at it through magnifying glass, applies glue and fits piece into place in the egg, a job requiring much concentration and steady hands! CU he puts whole guillemot shell together. | |
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