| VENETIAN COSTUME FETE The people of Venice dress up in costumes to celebrate old customs of Doges. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5394 |
| Catalog #: | 56414 | |
| Clip Number: | 56414-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1542 | |
| Timecode: | 01:13:25 - 01:14:43 | |
| Location: | Venice, Italy | |
| Year Shot: | 1928 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONTESTS: Unusual FASHION: Ethnic / Cultural FASHION: Historical (Pre 1900) FESTIVALS: Historical LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Italy, Venice | |
| Description: | Venetian costume fete. Dress of ancient days revives long forgotten customs of Doges. Venice, Italy. M/S as the men and women walk along in traditional costumes, they are wearing short trousers and shirts with small hats. They are followed by a band also in costume with dark suits and wide brimmed hats with feathers in. M/S of the ladies in big dresses carrying fans. M/S as ladies and gentlemen in costumes and wigs bow to each other before a dance. "the candle race." M/S as very large candles are carried through the city by many men. Various shots as they are carried around. | |
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