| THE LACE MAKERS OF BURANO Good story about lace making in the city of Burano near Venice. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7253 |
| Catalog #: | 51824 | |
| Clip Number: | 51824-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 257 | |
| Timecode: | 01:23:01 - 01:24:47 | |
| Location: | Burano, Italy | |
| Year Shot: | 1935 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HOBBIES: Crafts, Needlework INDUSTRY: Craftsmen / Handmade INDUSTRY: Textiles LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Italy OCCUPATIONS: Women | |
| Description: | THE LACE MAKERS OF BURANO Good story about lace making in the city of Burano near Venice. L/S's of a picturesque island in the lagoons not far from Venice, and the city of Burano, Italy. L/S's of the pretty town including a canal lined with boats that runs through the city. M/S's of two women sitting at chairs making lace. The commentator explains how the ancient art has been passed down through the generations Several more shots of young and old women at work. M/S and C/U of a young woman having a lace veil draped over her head. C/U's of the material which which we are told is the result of four months work. Various shots of a lace maker hard at work whilst rocking a crib with a baby inside with her foot at the same time. Good C/U of the baby sleeping. Nice L/S's of a small fishing boat at dusk. | |
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