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  • Short Summary

    Archaeological dig underway in coastal swamps of Surinam.

  • Description

    Unissued / unused material.

    Interesting archaeological explorations in the coastal swamps of Surinam (Dutch Guiana).

    Panning LS motorboat on river. Various shots men cutting down trees. CU hands moving away leaves and picking up piece of pottery. CU man swatting face. CU men looking at piece of pottery. Various shots of men digging. Various shots of men digging and archaeologists at work. They have found a skeleton and pottery artefacts. Various CUs animal-shaped pottery.

    Date on dope sheet is 13/05/1958.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    2708.10
    Media URN:
    80096
    Group:
    Unissued unused
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    1958
    Sound:
    Mute
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:42:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:27:28:00 / 01:29:10:00
    Canister:
    UN 3091 E

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