| A GYPSY CORONATION Crowning of the British Gypsy King. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6346 |
| Catalog #: | 254412 | |
| Clip Number: | 254412-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 37/69 | |
| Timecode: | 01:22:40 - 01:24:35 | |
| Location: | Baildon. | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Royal, Crowning / Coronation CULTURAL GROUPS: Gypsies (Romany) LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | "A GYPSY CORONATION". Baildon. Carriages with Romany gypsies on arriving for the ceremony of coronation of the British Gypsy King. A man to be crowned is sitting on the dais surrounded by several Gypsies - they are all wearing traditional costumes. Large crowd gathered around looking on. The The man rises and speaks (natural sound) - two women behind him playing Gypsy music, one is playing fiddle and the other accordion. The speech sounds like some sort of traditional Gypsy routine - he asks a question and they answer. He is 'crowned' with a large hat with feathers on. Several women bow before he leaves his throne quite happy followed by women - Gypsies singing around. | |
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