High School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (1900's Original Black & White Film)

Step into the past with this captivating black and white film from 1900, offering a glimpse into the daily life of high school students in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Watch as boys and girls emerge from the doors of a high school building, led by teachers, and descend the steps. The boys, dressed in suits and carrying books or instrument cases, are followed by girls in long dresses and broad-brimmed hats. Experience the simplicity and elegance of early 20th-century fashion as the students make their way out of the school. Filmed from a single camera position, this historical footage provides a fascinating snapshot of education and everyday life in the past.

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Kleine. (1900) Lancaster, Pa., high school. [United states: edison manufacturing co., between 1900 and 1905] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp73079000