| ICE ON THE BRAIN Device which goes inside hats to keep the wearer cool in hot weather. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7146 |
| Catalog #: | 41826 | |
| Clip Number: | 41826-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NP 309 | |
| Timecode: | 01:27:23 - 01:28:18 | |
| Location: | Welling, Kent. | |
| Year Shot: | 1950 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FASHION: Hats INVENTIONS: Comfort LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Kent | |
| Description: | ICE ON THE BRAIN (aka ICE TO PREVENT GUARDSMEN FAINTING) Device which goes inside hats to keep the wearer cool in hot weather. Welling, Kent. M/S man taking seat next to second man on park bench. First man looks very hot and tired: he wipes his brow, his tie is undone and he carries his hat. The second man looks very cool. C/U of small thermometer on second man's hat. The second man takes off his hat and shows the first man a contraption inside the hat: a small container full of dry ice that keeps the wearer cool. The device was invented for use by Guardsmen parading on hot days. | |
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