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Columbus Ohio USA-1954: Children Gathered Around Decorated Christmas Tree

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  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationColumbus, Ohio, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1954 · Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • StatusDirect License

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Children Gathered Around Decorated Christmas Tree — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from Columbus, Ohio, 1954, capturing a nostalgic children's party. Young boys in period clothing—white shirts, red sweaters, and dark trousers—gather around a decorated Christmas tree with glowing lights. The grainy, color-bleached film shows natural movement as the children interact, some holding small objects. The warm, intimate atmosphere reflects mid-century American family life, with authentic film grain and slight color shifts characteristic of 8mm home movies from the era.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K restored master (MP4)
License
Direct license: editorial use only Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
120771878

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$149 · Editorial only Direct license: editorial use only. Editorial use only: documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Not permitted in advertising, sponsored or branded content, broadcast promotion or any paid commercial placement.

Minors are visible. Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip, and a sensitive-use review is recommended.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

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Date
1954 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Columbus, Ohio, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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  • 1954
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  • vintage 8mm film
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  • Christmas tree lights
  • home movie footage
  • mid-century family
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  • children in red sweater
  • period clothing 1950s
  • nostalgic family moment
  • archival 8mm
  • American childhood
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  • vintage film grain
  • family gathering
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  • 1950s Americana
  • children playing
  • festive atmosphere

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