Genre Documentary

Artist draws Thomas Edison.

The dancer Fatima, well-known for her dancing shows at the World’s Exhibition in 1893, performs for the camera. She opens her act by twirling around a few times, and then she does the ‘muscle dance’ for which she had attracted…

A woman and a young girl each carry containers of bird feed, and they toss occasional handfuls to the chickens and doves in the farmyard. Most of the chickens stay nearby, but the doves occasionally fly off and then return…

A crowd watches the Newark Fire Department respond to a call.

“This view was taken upon Mr. McKinley’s lawn at his home in Canton, Ohio. Mr. McKinley appears walking across the lawn in company with his Secretary, who hands him a telegram, which he reads with apparent satisfaction. The characteristic walk…

“A battalion of New York’s famous mounted police at inspection. They approach at break-neck gallop.” – from the Edison Catalog

“This shows the Fire Department leaving headquarters for an early morning fire. The scene is remarkable for its natural effect. The opening of the engine house doors, the prancing of the horses, and even the startled expression upon the faces…