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Person Cleaning Car at Winter Motel

Person Cleaning Car at Winter Motel

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  • Year1974
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationUnited States
  • Duration10s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Person Cleaning Car at Winter Motel — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1974 in the United States, capturing a poignant moment of a homeless individual cleaning a parked car in a snowy winter landscape. The grainy, nostalgic Super 8 film shows the person using a rag and a squeegee to wipe down the vehicle, likely in exchange for money. The scene unfolds at a roadside motel, with snow-covered ground and a quiet, somber atmosphere. This authentic 1970s amateur film offers a raw glimpse into everyday life and economic hardship during the era, preserved in classic 8mm format with natural film grain and analog charm.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
10s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
51667549

Source & Documentation

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Date
1974 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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