The 1880s - Comprised of archival photographs & illustrations, historical reenactments & contemporary establishing shots, this educational documentary takes a look back at the people, places, events & culture of the United States during the magical 1880s. .
Nice TLS black smoke rising from traveling train, only the train is hidden behind hill so it appears as though the smoke is sprewing from the ground. TLS/LSs antique steam engine trains traveling across & through countryside.
DO NOT USE Archival stills of actors, singers & speakers Edwin Booth, Lillian Russell, Sarah Bernhardt, Lily Langtry, & William Jennings Bryan.
MS male actors performing comedic scene from Gilbert & Sullivan's musical "HMS Pinafore" on stage.
TLS actors performing musical number from "Macado" on stage.
Ad in newspaper dated 1883 for "Faust" at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City.
DO NOT USE Archival still of the exterior of the Met & illustration of interior.
DO NOT USE Archival illustrations of small town musical bands (inc Dodge City Cowboy Band).
DO NOT USE Archival still of composer John Philip Sousa.
TLS empty gazebo.
DO NOT USE Archival illustrations & photos of women playing piano in parlors.
DO NOT USE Archival still of author General Lew Wallace.
DO NOT USE Illustration of Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens).
Panning TLS Mark Twain House (mansion) in Hartford, Connecticut.