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Hagerstown Maryland USA-1959: Children Open Gifts Under Christmas Tree

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  • Year1959
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationHagerstown, Maryland, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD

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Children Open Gifts Under Christmas Tree — Clip Details

A young boy in a plaid robe and bright red pants sits on a patterned armchair, eagerly unwrapping a Christmas present beneath a vintage aluminum Christmas tree adorned with colorful lights and tinsel. The scene, shot on 8mm film in 1959, captures the authentic joy and anticipation of a holiday morning in a cozy American home. Another child in a light-colored robe is seen opening a gift nearby, surrounded by wrapped presents. The footage features natural film grain, warm lighting, and the nostalgic charm of a mid-century family Christmas celebration.

Licensing & Technical Details

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
123620219

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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
1959 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • happy
  • festival
  • enjoyment
  • glory
  • lady
  • making
  • christmas
  • tree
  • enjoy
  • working
  • celebration
  • function
  • people
  • hagerstown maryland USA
  • 1959
  • 1959 Christmas
  • vintage 8mm film
  • child opening presents
  • mid-century Christmas
  • American holiday
  • retro home movie
  • family Christmas
  • 1950s nostalgia
  • aluminum Christmas tree
  • plaid robe
  • red pants
  • home movie footage
  • holiday celebration
  • vintage film
  • archival footage
  • nostalgic Christmas
  • children's joy
  • 1950s family
  • classic holiday
  • Hagerstown Maryland

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