Single Harness Horses (1897 Original Black & White Film)

Experience the elegance and grace of horse-drawn carts in this captivating black and white film from 1897. Watch as ten horses, harnessed to fashionable carts, parade past the judges and grandstand, showcasing their style, action, and high-stepping movements.

Notable whip Charles F. (Fatty) Bates is among the drivers, adding to the spectacle of this high-class event. The horses on display are of the utmost quality, with their movements demonstrating the pinnacle of excellence.

Don't miss this rare glimpse into the world of horse-drawn elegance from the late 19th century.

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1897) Single Harness Horses. Heise, W., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2016600201