Wisconsin-1971: Tin Man Sculpture Outside A Store In Snow

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Year1971
Decade1970s
LocationWisconsin, United States
Duration5s
Price$149 USD
Collection1971 Wisconsin

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Tin Man Sculpture Outside A Store In Snow — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm film clip from Wisconsin in 1971 captures a large tin man sculpture standing in a snowy field. The iconic figure, labeled 'TIN MAN INC' in bold red letters, stands beside a small building under a clear winter sky. Bare trees line the horizon, and the scene is bathed in the soft, slightly faded color palette characteristic of Super 8 home movies. A brief shot of a chalkboard dated March 15, 1971, confirms the year. This nostalgic footage offers a unique glimpse into mid-70s Americana and commercial signage.

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: 125774838

Rights & Clearance

$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.

Editorial use only; commercial use is not offered for this clip. Review the flags below for your editorial context.

People visible: No
Logos / trademarks: Yes
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 1007 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1971
Reel-level location note: Wisconsin,Michigan
Date: 1971 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Wisconsin, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
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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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit: Useful for 1971 Wisconsin editorial requests needing small-town commercial signage, roadside sculpture, winter business exteriors, or Midwestern home-movie cutaways.
Period detail: The chalkboard date, 8mm color, hand-painted storefront lettering, and snowy rural roadside setting support an early-1970s Wisconsin identification.
Home-movie behavior: The camera records the tin man figure and storefront from a casual visitor or passerby viewpoint, valuing the odd local business detail over staged action.
What appears in frame: Visible elements include a metal tin man sculpture, red TIN MAN INC lettering, a low store building, chalkboard sale signs, snow cover, bare trees, and a dated slate.
Film character: The footage has soft 8mm color, visible grain, slight gate edges, uneven exposure, and steady but informal framing typical of scanned home-movie film.
Edit role: An editor could use this as a brief insert, transition, or memory beat for Midwestern roadside commerce, winter Americana, or unusual shop signage.
Historical context: The clip documents a small commercial site using a large novelty figure and bold painted signage to draw attention in a snowy rural landscape.
Research note: The visible TIN MAN INC name and storefront signage may require trademark or location review; no people are visible, so likeness issues appear limited.
Research search match: Searches such as 1971 Wisconsin tin man sculpture, 8mm roadside store in snow, vintage Midwest business sign, or home movie storefront may match this clip.
Archive pairing path: Pair first with adjacent shots from the same reel, then Wisconsin 1971 winter exteriors, then roadside business signs, novelty sculpture, and small-town commerce footage.

Still Frames From This Clip

1971 Wisconsin 8mm frame showing a tin man sculpture marked TIN MAN INC in a snowy field near a small roadside building. — Tin man sculpture with red lettering stands outside in a snow-covered setting.

The tin man figure remains centered in a Wisconsin winter scene, with red TIN MAN INC lettering visible on its body. — Centered view of the metal figure in snow, with a low building to the side.

1971 Wisconsin storefront shows a large red-and-white Tin Man sign above windows with chalkboard plumbing, heating, and pump or well notices. — Tin Man storefront signage and handwritten service boards on a snowy day.

Close-up 8mm frame shows a chalkboard date reading Mar. 15, 1971, providing context for the reel. — Chalkboard date slate reading Mar. 15, 1971.

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