File 3 - The Colour

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Reference code

GUA/9/1/1/12/3

Title

The Colour

Date(s)

  • c1988-c1991 (Creation)

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File

Extent and medium

1 VHS, 1 mp4 (1.7 MB), part of 1 VHS and part of 2 mp4 (36.3 MB)

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Scope and content

Two versions of a Black and white advert, with sound, for the Guardian newspaper. The advert is comprised a series of words flashing up on the screen preceded by 'The'. This advert starts with the words 'The Colour' and each word is accompanied by the sounds of an orchestra.

a). Duration: 20 seconds. The advert starts at 00.03 on the mp4 file.

b). Duplicate of a). Duration: 20 seconds. The advert starts at 00.13 on the mp4 file.

Creator: Guardian Newspapers Limited

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Access via GNM Digital Repository.

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      Open

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      Existence and location of originals

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      Related units of description

      a). The complete mp4 file also contains the following Guardian adverts: GUA/9/1/1/12/1 and GUA/9/1/1/12/2a-b.

      b). The VHS and mp4 file also contain the Guardian advert GUA/9/1/1/12/2g.

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      GAD/9

      Alternative reference number

      GAD/15

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      Catalogued

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