Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)

Record Details:

Title:
Motography
Date:
Jan-Jun 1918
Publisher:
Electricity Magazine Corp.
Volume:
Motography (Jan-Jun 1918)
Leaf #:
0001263
Language:
English
Collection:
Early Cinema
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
Library of Congress, MBRS, Moving Image Section
Sponsor:
Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
September 21, 2023
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