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1952: Diver Testing Suit in Tennessee River

1952: Diver Testing Suit in Tennessee River

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  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationChattanooga, United States
  • Duration23s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Diver Testing Suit in Tennessee River — Clip Details

A man in a vintage deep sea diver suit tests new underwater gear in the Tennessee River during a 1952 8mm film shoot. The clip captures the diver preparing and submerging near a boat, showcasing period-appropriate diving equipment and the rugged river environment. This authentic 1950s archival footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-century underwater exploration and technological experimentation. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and nostalgic storytelling about American innovation and adventure.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
23s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
52043691

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2201 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
jf rutledge,picnic,
Reel-level year note
1952
Reel-level location note
chattanooga tennesee
Date
1952 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
Chattanooga, 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
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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