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1957: Mother in Cowboy Hat Reads Christmas Bedtime Book to Toddler Boy

1957: Mother in Cowboy Hat Reads Christmas Bedtime Book to Toddler Boy

  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationBurbank, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$178 USD
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Mother in Cowboy Hat Reads Christmas Bedtime Book to... — Clip Details

A vintage 1957 8mm home movie clip from Burbank, California, showing a mother in a cowboy hat reading a Christmas bedtime story to her toddler son. The warm, intimate scene captures a classic 1950s family moment—cozy, loving, and full of holiday cheer. The child listens attentively, wrapped in comfort and safety, as the mother gently shares a storybook. This archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century domestic life, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
61879476

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1957 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
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Location
Burbank, California, 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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