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Cats, Birds and Fishes

Cats, Birds and Fishes

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1936
0h 20m
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Some champion exhibits from the National Cat Club Show and the Combined Bird and Aquaria Show, described by W. Cox-Ife, F. Hopkins, and L.C. Mandeville.

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