ROMANCE OF PEARL CULTURE IN JAPAN Part 3

Description

Shows how pearls are cultivated at the pearl fisheries on Gokasho Bay of Ise owned by Mr. K. Mikimoto. Oysters in a controlled habitat for ten years develop pearls in a method perfected by Mr. Mikimoto. Consists almost entirely of scenes showing laborers and technicians performing duties in connection with this work.

Collection

Records of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Series

Moving Images Relating to Wildlife Issues