Dancing at Botsford Inn / Mary Had a Little Lamb: Scenes of Colonial Life / A Merry Christmas to All / Henry Ford Camping Party

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Dancing at Botsford Inn / Mary Had a Little Lamb: Scenes of Colonial Life / A Merry Christmas to All / Henry Ford Camping Party Produced: 1927

Description The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Children on field marching into large house, band. [1927] b. Large frame house - man and girl [in colonial costumes] leaving house - scene repeated several times - couple walking downhill from house - house and barn. [1926] c. “So up to the house-tops the coursers they flew, With a sleigh full of toys and Santa Claus too.” Drawing of snow-covered house at night. “And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof, The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.” “Down the chimney Santa Claus came with a bound. He was jolly and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.” Santa standing near decorated Christmas tree. “Santa Claus gives all he has every year. This beautiful mission is his? Then children, remember, there’s nothing to fear, If you’re good -- and most every child is.” Santa near tree. “Restless feet dance on the threshold, Eager faces at the door, Gay, excitement, whispered guesses; Here they come -- one, two, three, four.” Children sneaking down stairs. “Merry Christmas! Whee-e! Isn’t Santa Claus just the kindest man in all the world.” Children playing with new toys. [1926] d. Group of men and women sitting on lawn chairs outside tent, one acting like cowboy - man dressed like cowboy sitting in lawn chair - several views of group of men and women, including Henry Ford, sitting around in lawn chairs - group touring sawmill, saw platform in operation - two men with rifles walking along path, buildings in background - row of wooden buildings, men and women entering one building. [1924]

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