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Esquimaux Game of Snap-the-Whip

Aug 8, 1901

0h 1m

★ 5.0

Overview

“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.” (Edison catalog)

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Edison Studios

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5.5

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0.0

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