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1953: Two-Year-Old Birthday Boy Refuses to Wear Festive Party Hat

1953: Two-Year-Old Birthday Boy Refuses to Wear Festive Party Hat

  • Year1953
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationAmes, Iowa, United States
  • Duration16s
  • Price$178 USD
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Two-Year-Old Birthday Boy Refuses to Wear Festive Party Hat — Clip Details

1953: A two-year-old birthday boy in Ames, Iowa, refuses to wear a pointed festive party hat during his celebration. The vintage 8mm home movie captures his fussy, defiant expression as he resists the hat, highlighting the innocence and humor of childhood. Filmed in the 1950s, this authentic home movie footage showcases classic vintage with natural lighting and grainy Super 8 texture. The scene includes a high chair and a gift, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century family life and holiday traditions. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
16s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
56226883

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1953 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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