Shot on 8mm film in 1954, this vintage home movie captures a family at Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, posing with a large, unsettling stuffed bear costume at a carnival. The grainy, low-light footage shows children and adults in period clothing standing near a stone wall, their expressions ranging from amused to uneasy. The scene shifts to a bright outdoor shot of a souvenir stand where kids and adults browse displays of dolls and trinkets under a colorful striped awning. The footage exudes nostalgic Americana with authentic 1950s fashion and a classic carnival atmosphere.
