[Alexander Forbes—home movies] Reel 17A,  Accession 2241

Date1938 – 1939

AbstractBox notes: " Nov. 1938-July 1939 - Milton skiing- all 4 kids & 3 dogs; Fred plowing snow with team of horses". Forbes family members cross country ski on the property in Milton. Three dogs accompany them, including an Irish Wolfhound. They ski down small hills chased by dogs, and climb back up again. Views of the Milton garden with dogs playing around garden and horse fenced area. A squirrel sits in a small tree. A man walks behind a wooden plow drawn by a single horse, plowing walks and roads around a house. Two girls play with dogs, and the Irish Wolfhound is hooked up to a toboggan. One of the girls takes a ride while the other leads the dog. Handyman rides on a v-shaped plow behind a team of two horses, clearing a road. Views of the three dogs playing in grass in summer. View of cruising sailboat tied to dock, then backing out under power. View of the same boat under full sail.