This compilation program includes two films on stamps in the Australian and Pacific regions. “Pictures that Post” looks at the objects and artworks which have made their way onto our postage stamps. “A Fragile Piece of History” documents the final re-enactment of the tin can mail delivery in the Tongan islands.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
324245
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tonga Islands - Social life and customs
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Postage stamps
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Postal service
Crafts & Visual Arts → Postage stamps
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)