Episode of Series “This Is Britain”.
Shows that, although the machine dominates the industrial scene of today, traditional British craftsmanship still plays an essential part in the production of certain goods. Examples illustrating such craftsmanship include: the making of a fishing rod; the work of the silversmith; skill with leather in the manufacture of saddles.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311258
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Workmanship
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artisans
Crafts & Visual Arts → Arts and crafts movement
Crafts & Visual Arts → Handicraft
Crafts & Visual Arts → Leatherwork
Crafts & Visual Arts → Silverwork
Crafts & Visual Arts → Workmanship
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)