| 1950s "indian" Footage | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 8 |
| Catalog #: | 313070 | |
| Clip Number: | 313070-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ||
| Timecode: | 08:43:02 - 08:44:05 | |
| Location: | United States | |
| Year Shot: | 1950 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Sterotypes CULTURAL GROUPS/NATIVE AMERICANS: General LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA | |
| Description: | Very nice color footage of native Americans, c. 1950s, in full regalia, on horses, talking in sign language, dancing, and generally playing "noble savage". VERY stereotypical, tourist-trap type footage--technicolor feathers, war paint, etc. MS 4 Native American men on horses in traditional costumes - beads, feathers etc. 4 Native Americans in Hollywood-style costumes with technicolor feathers, etc. All speaking rapid sign language. Fits 1950's white america's/hollywood stereotype of 'Indians". VS CU young Native American with war-paint and feather headdress. | |
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