Celtic gold in Ireland

Shows some fine examples of prehistoric Celtic gold work, jewellery and other ornamental pieces, housed in the National Museum. The film also shows some of the places of historical interest where they were found in rural Ireland.

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Credits

director

John Fitzmaurice Mills

producer

Rex Roberts

production company

National Museum of Ireland

Duration

00:14:10:00

Production places

Ireland

Production dates

1967

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

312267

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ireland - Description and travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ireland - Social life and customs

Crafts & Visual Arts → Goldwork

Crafts & Visual Arts → Jewelry - History

Crafts & Visual Arts → Jewelry making

Documentary

History → Civilization, Celtic

History → History

History → Ireland - History

Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Jewelry - History

Short films

Short films → Short films - Ireland

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Ireland, 1967

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