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A woman swims backstroke in a vintage 8mm film clip from Yonkers, New York, 1953. Shot in slow motion, the footage captures her rhythmic strokes and splashing water in a pool lane marked by red and white buoys. On the deck, spectators in 1950s attire watch from a wooden platform, including a man in a white shirt crouching near the edge. The scene is bathed in the warm, slightly faded colors of mid-century home movie film, with visible grain and soft focus. This archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century recreational swimming and community life.
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