A Busy sort of bloke: Harold Hughan

Australia, 1979

Film
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The simplicity and charm of the man and his work are portrayed in this film, which shows Harold Hughan at home and at work. He is seen making a platter, and he discusses the objective of his pieces made with clay. Suitable for secondary school level.

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Credits

editor

Lindsay Frazer

producer/director

Gillian Armstrong

production company

Australia Council

Crafts Council of Australia

Duration

00:23:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

001596

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

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