| FLOATING SHOWROOM Footage of motor-yacht the 'Northwind' which is to be used as a floating showroom | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7135 |
| Catalog #: | 41768 | |
| Clip Number: | 41768-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NP 229 | |
| Timecode: | 01:17:20 - 01:19:36 | |
| Location: | London | |
| Year Shot: | 1949 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FASHION: Fashion Shows FASHION: Women's LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Misc | |
| Description: | Floating Showroom, London. M/Ss of dresses being loaded onto a small motor launch. L/S of the boat on the River Thames with Houses of Parliament in the background. L/S of the motor-yacht the 'Northwind'. The commentator remarks that "in foreign ports she will act as marine ambassador of Britain's textiles." L/S of two models on board the small motor boat as it pulls alongside 'Northwind'. M/Ss of the girls climbing aboard the ship carrying dresses. M/Ss of woman at work on models dress whilst she eats a sandwich. M/Ss of dresses. M/S of model being helped into a coat. M/s of woman sifting through pile of clothes. M/S of man looking at model bust with bra on. Several shots of the women trying on different dresses. (Casual, daywear, sportswear) | |
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