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1959: Woman in Paisley Shirt Talks on Rotary Phone

1959: Woman in Paisley Shirt Talks on Rotary Phone

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  • Year1959
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationMoline, Illinois, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Woman in Paisley Shirt Talks on Rotary Phone — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm film clip from 1959 in Moline, Illinois, featuring a woman in 1950s fashion wearing eyeglasses and a paisley shirt, engaged in a long-distance phone conversation. She speaks into a rotary telephone with a dial tone audible, capturing a moment of mid-century domestic communication. The scene reflects 1950s technology and social norms, with the woman appearing focused and engaged. This authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into everyday life during the late 1950s, ideal for historical documentaries, period pieces, or retro-themed content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
6s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
61179669

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1959 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Moline, Illinois, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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