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1960: Child Helped Up by Mom to Waterski for the First Time.

1960: Child Helped Up by Mom to Waterski for the First Time.

  • Year1960
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationTroy, New York, United States
  • Duration12s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1964 Troy New York
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Child Helped Up by Mom to Waterski for the First Time — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1960 in Troy, New York, capturing a tender moment of a child being helped by their mother to waterski for the first time. The scene unfolds on a calm blue lake, with the child gripping the tow rope as the mom supports them from the boat. This authentic slice of everyday life showcases mid-century family recreation and the joy of learning a new sport. The footage reflects the innocence and nostalgia of 1960s summer vacations, preserved in classic Super 8 film style. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and nostalgic storytelling about family, childhood, and vintage leisure activities.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
12s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
57321520

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1615 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
november 23-26
Reel-level year note
1960
Reel-level location note
new york
Date
1960 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Troy, New York, 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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  • classic American pastime
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  • vintage film archive
  • 1960s home movie

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