Asian Market
odd: label: Local Number
content: HSFA 1992.10.1
name: label: Collection Creator
content: Sanderson, Richard A.
setName: label: See more items in
content: Richard Sanderson films of Thailand
physdesc: label: Extent
content: Film reels (color silent; 1000 feet)
unitdate: label: Date
content: 1968
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Human Studies Film Archives
objectType: label: Type
content: Archival materials
label: Type
content: Film reels
scopecontent: label: Scope and Contents
content: Unfinished unedited film documents the sights and sounds typical of the open market in Asia. Narration explains various types of markets in Asia, including large central markets in cities, and roving markets moving regularly from one area of the city to another. Film focuses on Talat Nat, a largeoutdoor market in the center of Thailand. Footage depicts the Sunam Luang (royal field) when it is open for kite flying contests and soccer games; the handling of cobra; a boy put into trance; a dentist removing and cleaning teeth; various items for sale, including meat, vegetables, fruits, prepared foods, spices, clothing, housewares, art objects, jewelry and enterntainment.

Legacy Keywords: Markets ; Body alterations teeth ; Snake charming Thailand