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I (3 of 3) Detail shots of Van Gogh painting

 Item — Box: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

There are two 16mm films in the first series. The first is a duplicate of a ten-minute film made in 1926 of the Flag Day parade of the First City Troop of Philadelphia. This reel also includes the dedication of the Robert Morris statue at the Custom House. Museum trustee and donor Roland L. Taylor served as master of ceremonies at the event. "Colonial Dancing" was filmed at Mt. Pleasant, one of the Fairmount Park houses, as part of the 1932 opening ceremony of the park houses.

Little is known about the second series of 35mm film but their contents are identified as much as possible.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1930-1950

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Eastman Panatonic X Safety Film

Physical Facet

35mm negatives, black and white

Repository Details

Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States