An ancient Roman comes to life and tours the Pilkington glassworks. He discovers modern methods of manufacture and the wide range of uses for glass products; in aviation, at home, in industry, science and building. Each item’s use and manufacture is demonstrates (with a streak of comedy to lighten the approach) including the grinding and polishing of lenses, the medieval technique of making glass by hand and mechanical glass blowing.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320926
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Great Britain
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Manufacturing processes
Crafts & Visual Arts → Glass craft
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)