Name: Soldiers & Red Cross Nurses In U.S. Infantry Camp (1899 Original Black & White Film)
Uploaded: 2024-04-11T21:23:28+00:00
Duration: 1 min 8 s
Description: This delightful silent film from 1899 captures a heartwarming scene at a U.S. Infantry camp. Watch a group of soldiers and Red Cross nurses share a moment of amusement as several young children enjoy

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Entertainment Film & Movies historical footage vintage film military history Red Cross history 1899 U.S. Infantry camp bear rides Red Cross nurses soldiers with children silent film animals

This delightful silent film from 1899 captures a heartwarming scene at a U.S. Infantry camp. Watch a group of soldiers and Red Cross nurses share a moment of amusement as several young children enjoy playful rides on the backs of trained bears! A unique glimpse into military life and unexpected entertainment in the late 19th century.

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1899) Fun in Camp. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694212

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