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1957: Mother Watches Two Sons on Swing Set, Denver

1957: Mother Watches Two Sons on Swing Set, Denver

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  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationDenver, Colorado, United States
  • Duration21s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1958 Denver Colorado

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Mother Watches Two Sons on Swing Set, Denver — Clip Details

1957: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a nostalgic moment in Denver, Colorado, as a mother watches her two young sons play on a swingset in their backyard. The children, dressed in matching blue clothes, laugh and swing beneath a bright blue sky, framed by a residential fence and a classic 1950s-style house. This authentic slice of mid-century American family life exudes warmth and simplicity, offering a rare glimpse into everyday childhood during the late 1950s. The film’s grainy texture and natural lighting enhance its authentic, archival quality, making it ideal for documentaries, historical content, and nostalgic storytelling.

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
21s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
58353964

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1306 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1956-1957
Reel-level location note
colorado
Date
1957 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
Denver, Colorado, 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)

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