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Shot on 8mm film in 1943, this vintage home movie captures black swans swimming gracefully in a pond at a formal garden in Washington DC. The swans glide across the water, creating ripples as they dip their heads and raise them, with lush green hedges lining the pond's edge. The footage exhibits classic Super 8 grain, warm color tones, and a nostalgic, archival quality. A handwritten title card reading 'The Capitol' appears at the end, confirming the location. This authentic 1940s home movie offers a rare glimpse of wildlife in a historic urban setting, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and nostalgic projects.
No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.
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