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Weekly Review No. 413 - From Potter's Wheel to Mass Production

Short Film (Full Length) – 1949

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Max Power
Max Power
3 Jul 2012 - 11.48pm
I knew NZ had a glass factory, but pottery never came to mind -- and I have been to about 70% of NZ's museums.

The Canadian TV series "How it's made" runs similarly to this with it JP Porcelain and general German made clay cups.
26 Jun 2010 - 01.25pm
this was fantastic wintery Sat. morning viewing...i loved it, I felt i was back in school, in the hall with the projector flickering....great craft on its way into oblivion unfortunately...thanks NZonscreen.!!
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