| SWAN UPPING Traditional custom of marking the swans on the River Thames. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5344 |
| Catalog #: | 242384 | |
| Clip Number: | 242384-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1313 | |
| Timecode: | 01:35:07 - 01:36:20 | |
| Location: | River Thames | |
| Year Shot: | 1926 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/BIRDS: Swans CEREMONIES: Historic / Traditional LOCATIONS/EUROPE: River, Thames | |
| Description: | Swan Upping. Annual picturesque custom of marking the swans. River Thames M/S of men in punts drifting down narrow bit of river, banners with swans on fly from the punts. M/S of the punts circling two adult swans and their cygnets. The punts traps the swans and force them onto the river bank. C/U of the men standing around the swan family, they daub bits of paint onto the birds. The men appear to be dressed in a special uniform; some wear striped jumpers, others wear blazers with swan insignias on. | |
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