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Title
Accokeek, Maryland. Summer, 1937. A modern version of an old medieval jousting tournament game
Type
Still Image
Collection
Subject
Photographic prints--1930-1940 (GMGPC)
Genre Form
graphic
Classification
LCC: LOT 1375 (Assigner: dlc) (Status: used by assigner)
Content
still image (sti)
Note
Forms part of the Farm Security Administration - Office of War Information photograph collection (Library of Congress)
Summary
Photographs show a modern version of an old medieval jousting tournament game. A rider on horseback attempts to catch on the point of his lance a ring suspended from a frame. If he catches the ring while riding under the frame at full speed, he wins a prize. Judges' stand; contestants in action; adjusting ring.
Authorized Access Point
Shahn, Ben, 1898-1969 Accokeek, Maryland. Summer, 1937. A modern version of an old medieval jousting tournament game