Cutting & Canaling Ice (1902 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to witness the winter work of ice harvesting on a frozen lake with this captivating black and white film from 1902! The camera captures the scene as men drive teams of horses across the icy expanse, pulling a device similar to a plow. Watch closely as the device chisels a groove, known as canaling, into the ice, in preparation for its removal and storage for use during the summer months. Don't miss this rare glimpse into a bygone era of manual labor and seasonal preparation!

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1902) Cutting and Canaling Ice. United States: Thomas A. Edison, Inc. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00564559