| EMPIRE DAY Schoolchildren Celebrate Empire Day (May Day), 1919 | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5142 | |
| Catalog #: | 366698 | |
| Clip Number: | 366698-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 131 H | |
| Timecode: | 01:23:21 - 01:23:51 | |
| Location: | London, England | |
| Year Shot: | 1919 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | AGE GROUP/CHILDREN: Pageant HOLIDAYS: Empire Day LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | See also catalog # 366692 Children; holidays. Empire Day; 1919. London. School children's pageant: group of kids pose in costumes -- great shot; very cute. One boy dressed as Royal Navy officer. Another boy is either a pirate; with his eye-patch and hat; and one empty sleeve which could mean Captain Hook or else the Kaiser. A girl dressed in a large flowing white thing; which says "PEACE" on front. (This is the first year after World War One; there hasn't been peace for some time.) Another little girl looks very serious in a little white dress and big w hite bow sticks up like bunny ears. Etc. more kids in unidentifiable costumes. Then DS pan over school yard; with a bunch of kids waving Union Jacks; cheering. a man is standing up on a box leading them. Celebration. Patriotism. Excitement | |
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