| THE RESCUE OF FLORENCE ITALY The rescue of Florence art treasures after the flood damage. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 8989 |
| Catalog #: | 34456 | |
| Clip Number: | 34456-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 4210 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:00:07 - 01:04:40 | |
| Location: | Florence, Italy. | |
| Year Shot: | 1966 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ART: Restoration/Cleaning DISASTERS: Damage / Aftermath DISASTERS: Floods LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Italy, Florence | |
| Description: | THE RESCUE OF FLORENCE ITALY The rescue of Florence art treasures after the flood damage. Florence, Italy. Various day and night shots of the mud and wreckage from the River Arno in Italy being cleared. CU. Face of a priest. Various shots around Florentine landmarks after the clearing up has started. Shots of the Piazza Signoria, etc. Various shots of the people sorting out their belongings and getting water from emergency supply. Various shots of the many volunteers at work during the restoration. Clearing mud from many historic buildings and cleaning great works of art. Ancient books and paintings are carefully attended to for preservation. Scenes in the Pitti Palace and the National Library. | |
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