“Daffodil Parade” (1940) 8mm Film Home Movie, Tacoma, WA, Floats, Fish Boat, VS1

This short film offers some good footage of the traditional daffodil parade that has taken place in Tacoma Washington since 1926 and continues to this day. Viewers also get glimpses into family life with kids playing crochet and getting a ride on a fishing boat.

FILM CONDITION:

The film appears to be in good condition and ran smoothly. Some curl and streaking.

VINEGAR SYNDROME:

A-D strip indicates the film is VS1. Film is currently in cold storage to prevent degradation.

3” reel (approximately 3.5 min)

Rough timeline:

1 min 30 sec - parade, drill teams, floats, fire truck

15 sec - people in street after parade

30 sec - girls at house, playing with dog, family coming out of house all dressed up

15 sec - tiny clip of the broken Tacoma Narrows Bridge, clip of downtown street, section of leader breaking up film segments

45 sec - fishing boats at dock, on the fishing boat, pan of garden

Please see photos to verify item condition. Sold as is.

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