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1939 QUIRKY / DEFENCE: Government demonstrates gas helmets for babies
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0:35Now PlayingDate: 16th March 1939
Location: HOLBORN, LONDON, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: London: Holborn:
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Baby into helmet / baby's face through mask / Woman fastening bottom round baby, fixing strap between legs and baby's legs kicking / Women with babies in helmets / Baby crying in helmet / Baby with finger in mouth / Baby in helmet going to sleep.
Civil Defence; Mobilization; Great Britain
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