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Washington DC USA-1943: Water Lilies Floating On The Surface Of A Serene Body Of

  • Year1943
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationWashington, District Of Columbia, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Water Lilies Floating On The Surface Of A Serene Body Of — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1943, this vintage home movie captures a serene pond with delicate water lilies floating on the surface. The footage features pale yellow and pink blossoms with bright yellow centers, surrounded by green lily pads on dark, reflective water. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, soft focus, and natural lighting, evoking a peaceful, nostalgic atmosphere. The camera remains steady, focusing on the gentle beauty of the aquatic scene, with subtle movement in the water and flowers. This archival footage offers a quiet moment of nature, perfect for historical, documentary, or editorial projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
123137888

Rights & Clearance

No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

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

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1719 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1942-1943
Reel-level location note
washington dc,baltimore
Date
1943 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

  • flowers
  • water
  • lilies
  • lily pads
  • peace
  • floating
  • surface
  • serene
  • body
  • nature
  • washington DC USA
  • 1943
  • 1943 home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • water lilies floating
  • lily pads on pond
  • serene nature scene
  • classic Super 8
  • archival 1940s footage
  • Washington DC 1943
  • yellow water lilies
  • peaceful pond
  • vintage film grain
  • old home movie
  • retro nature clip
  • historic 8mm
  • floral still life
  • vintage documentary footage
  • nostalgic water scene
  • 1940s Americana
  • vintage floral footage
  • vintage film stock

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1940s Washington, DC home-movie nature footage for editors needing a quiet archival pond or water-lily cutaway.

Still Frames From This Clip

A pink water lily with a yellow center floats on reflective pond water in 1943 Washington, DC home-movie footage.
Pink water lily on dark pond water with lily pads nearby.

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