Human Studies Film Archives

Guide to the Bernard Leach films, circa 1934-1937

Summary

Collection ID:
HSFA.1986.06
Creators:
Leach, Bernard, 1887-1979
Dates:
circa 1934-1937
Languages:
No linguistic content; Not applicable
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Physical Description:
2 Film reels
black-and-white silent; 2245 feet
16mm
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
Bernard Leach's film of Mashiko village pottery (1937) and his scenes of Japan, Hong Kong and Shanghai (1934-1935).
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or Anthropology Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received from Marty Gross Film Production, Inc. in 1986.
Processing Information
Titles are supplied by the archivist for untitled films.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Please contact the archives for information on availability of access copies of audiovisual recordings. Original audiovisual material in the Human Studies Film Archives may not be played.
Preferred Citation
Bernard Leach films, Human Studies Film Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
East Asia Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Japan Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Korea Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Hong Kong Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Shanghai (China) Geographic Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Ceramics Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
silent films Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

Human Studies Film Archives
Museum Support Center
4210 Silver Hill Road
Suitland 20746
hsfa@si.edu