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1938: Depression era homeless people selling wares roadside.

1938: Depression era homeless people selling wares roadside.

  • Year1938
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationBaker, California, United States
  • Duration25s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1938 California
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Depression era homeless people selling wares roadside — Clip Details

1938: Depressed era homeless individuals selling handmade wares along a roadside in Baker, California. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a poignant moment of survival during the Great Depression, showing people offering fresh fruit, snacks, and souvenirs to passing travelers. The barren desert landscape and broken-down vehicles highlight the hardship of the time. Authentic 1930s vintage footage with bystanders stopping to purchase goods, reflecting resilience and community support during economic hardship.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
25s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
60227499

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note
1938
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Baker, California, 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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