| BLESSING THE BELL The first bell of the first church in the new town of Sabaudia is blessed and razed. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5518 |
| Catalog #: | 252412 | |
| Clip Number: | 252412-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/36 | |
| Timecode: | 01:33:29 - 01:34:18 | |
| Location: | Sabaudia Province, Italy. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Religious, Churches CEREMONIES: Religious CONSTRUCTION: Buildings LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Italy | |
| Description: | "BLESSING THE BELL - the reclaimed Province of Sabaudia is en fete for the ceremony. Sabaudia Province, Italy. Top shot of the crowds gathered for the blessing of the first bell on the first church in the new town of Sabaudia, built on land recently a swamp. Pan up the construction of the church tower with scaffolding around and on top of which is a big bell. Close up shot of the bell. A priest blesses the bell. Several people bang on it ceremoniously. Crowd cheers. Bell is raised, and shots of crowd cheering. | |
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