| TORTOISE RACE IN BALTIMORE Tortoise racing in America. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6344 |
| Catalog #: | 53640 | |
| Clip Number: | 53640-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 37/62 | |
| Timecode: | 01:51:29 - 01:52:10 | |
| Location: | Baltimore, Maryland | |
| Year Shot: | 1937 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ANIMALS/REPTILES: Tortoises LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Maryland | |
| Description: | Tortoise race in Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America (USA). People getting ready for the tortoise race in Baltimore - taking bets, betting, looking at the blackboard with names etc. Tortoise were placed inside a small circle and the race has started. There is a large outer circle which one of the turtles has to cross first to win the race. Turtles moving slowly - two have crossed the line. A man showing a drawing titled 'Photo-Finish' showing two turtles crossing the line, one is slightly further ahead. | |
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