Esquimaux game of snap-the-whip / Thomas A. Edison, Inc.
| Other author | Porter, Edwin S. camera. |
| Other author | White, James H. (James Henry), camera operator. |
| Other author | Thomas A. Edison, Inc. |
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication Info | United States : Thomas A. Edison, Inc., 1901. |
| Description | 1 online resource (1 min.). |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?AHIV;782556 |
| Subjects |
| Series | William McKinley American history in video |
| Abstract | The film, photographed from a single camera position, shows a large tent of animal skins in front of which are two spectators watching two participants perform a game of skill using whips. |
| Summary | From a contemporary Edison film company catalog: SCENE IN THE ESQUIMAUX VILLAGE. The picture [shows] a number of Esquimaux picking nickels from cracks in a board with their dog whips, in which sport they are very expert. In the background will be seen one of their "Topeks," a sealskin tent in which they live during their short summer. |
| General note | Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 9Aug1901; H7499. |
| General note | Original duration: 0:21 at 20 fps. |
| General note | The Edison company distributed this film and the film "Esquimaux Game of Leap-frog" as one film, entitled "Scene in the Esquimaux Village." |
| General note | The Edison Company summary was excerpted to include only descriptions of scenes appearing in this film. |
| General note | Previously published as DVD. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |