| PENS A short history of writing. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 7031 | |
| Catalog #: | 254608 | |
| Clip Number: | 254608-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 173 | |
| Timecode: | 01:44:38 - 01:47:27 | |
| Location: | London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1939 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | COMMUNICATIONS: Writing Systems EXHIBITIONS: Historical HISTORICAL RECREATIONS: Ancient Egypt HISTORICAL RECREATIONS: Prehistoric Eras LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | PENS (aka WRITING THROUGH THE AGES) A short history of writing. London. Girl writing on piece of paper. Several shots of actors dressed in bear skins demonstrating how prehistoric man wrote on slabs of stone. Several shots of actors dressed as ancient Egyptians demonstrating how the ancient Egyptians wrote with a reed. Cartoon illustrating how the reed used by the ancient Egyptians compares with a modern fountain pen. Various shots of different types of writing machines from the collection at the London's Science Museum - shots of machines used to draw geometric patterns for use in engraving and geometric design. Also machines used for making perfect copies of designs. | |
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