King Richard's Renaissance Faire

Identifier

F.2017-09-0020

Date Of Production

circa 1977

Abstract

Fragment of an advertising spot for a renaissance faire near Chicago, likely King Richard's Faire (later known as the Bristol Renaissance Faire), which was then located in Gurnee, Illinois.

Description

Costumed visitors enjoy the renaissance faire. People are shown dancing around a maypole, cooking, using fencing swords, playing music, and performing on a stage. A narrator's voice says, "Step back, Chicago. Back to a renaissance village at faire time."

Run Time

39 sec

Format

16mm

Extent

110 feet

Color

Sound

Optical

Reel/Tape Number

1/1

Has Been Digitized?

Yes

Language Of Materials

English

Element

Form