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1937: Scientist Catching Insects with a Net in Open Field

1937: Scientist Catching Insects with a Net in Open Field

  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationElyria, Ohio, United States
  • Duration19s
  • Price$178 USD
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Scientist Catching Insects with a Net in Open Field — Clip Details

1937: A vintage 8mm film clip from Elyria, Ohio, showing a man in period attire catching insects with a net in an open grassy field. The black-and-white footage captures a moment of scientific observation in a rural Midwest setting, with natural lighting and the grainy texture of 1930s amateur film. This archival Super 8 and 8mm footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into early 20th-century life and scientific curiosity, ideal for historical documentaries, educational content, and retro vintage projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Shot details
Black & white
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
19s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
55768992

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1920 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
spring decoration day,nancy
Reel-level year note
1937-1938
Reel-level location note
elyria ohio
Date
1937 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

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  • science
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  • insects
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  • park
  • grass
  • bugs
  • field
  • black and white
  • elyria
  • ohio
  • midwest
  • usa
  • 1937
  • 1930s
  • 1937 insect collection footage
  • vintage 8mm science film
  • 1930s field research
  • amateur entomology film
  • Midwest 1930s life
  • black and white insect netting
  • historical Super 8 footage
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  • rural Ohio 1937
  • vintage insect study
  • 8mm amateur film
  • 8mm archival footage
  • 1930s documentary style
  • insect catching in field
  • vintage scientific observation
  • retro science footage
  • 1930s American life
  • grainy 8mm film
  • historical insect collection
  • vintage nature footage

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