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Buffalo New York USA-1961: Family Swimming in Ocean with Children Learning to Swim

  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationBuffalo, New York, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1961 Buffalo New York
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Family Swimming in Ocean with Children Learning to Swim — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from Buffalo, New York, in 1961 captures a family enjoying a sunny day at the ocean. A woman in a dark swimsuit and a young child wearing a white swim cap are seen in the water, with the child learning to swim under her guidance. Another child with a decorative white mask swims nearby. The footage shows natural movement in the waves, with bright sunlight reflecting off the blue water and a distinct 1960s film grain. The scene evokes a nostalgic, candid moment of summer recreation.

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
123746933

Rights & Clearance

Minors are visible. A sensitive-use review is required before commercial use.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: Yes
  • 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

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Date
1961 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

  • caucasian
  • water swim
  • swimsuits
  • summer
  • white
  • people
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  • nature
  • buffalo new york USA
  • 1961
  • 1961 family beach footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Buffalo New York 1961
  • summer swimming 1960s
  • children learning to swim
  • vintage home movie
  • ocean family vacation
  • 1960s swimsuits
  • white swim caps
  • 8mm film grain
  • retro swimming clip
  • classic American family
  • archival footage
  • nostalgic summer scene
  • vintage swimming footage
  • 1960s home movie
  • family beach day
  • vintage film
  • 8mm home movie
  • swimming lessons

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