Video Parts (3)
This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.
New York Harbor / Tobacco Drying / Swimming Contest and Exhibition, Belle Isle, Detroit / Children's Athletic Contests, Belle Isle, Detroit / New York City Part 1
Description
The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Tugboat - steamship on the horizon - open water - tugboat - two boats on open water - boats passing with Statue of Liberty in background, as seen through binoculars - tourists aboard a ship viewing shore through binoculars. [1919] b. Two men hang racks of tobacco leaves on frame of horse-drawn wagon - when wagon is filled lead horse to shed - racks removed from wagon, hung inside drying shed - worker hanging racks of tobacco leaves. [1919] c. Swimmers dive from pier into waterway - woman swimmer with medals and trophies - instructor illustrates swimming strokes for three adult swimmers - swimmers dive off springboard and dock into water, boat dock in background - swimmers in water demonstrate various strokes. [1919] d. Group of boys wait in line to weigh in and have arm stamped, circus tent in background - heats of boys sprint contests, spectators - girls contests with soccer ball, walking rail, running, throwing - children watching contests - boys high jumping contest - police officers pose. Three men picking up and turning around a small airplane; coal screening and washing machinery in operation. [1919] e. Overhead view of East River Bridge and supporting towers - waterfront and skyline - top of bridge tower - waterfront and ships in the river - bridge traffic on elevated approach - shoe shine boys and men shining shoes on curb of street in business district. [1919]
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