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1957: Mother in Cowboy Hat Reading Bedtime Story to Toddler

1957: Mother in Cowboy Hat Reading Bedtime Story to Toddler

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  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationBurbank, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Mother in Cowboy Hat Reading Bedtime Story to Toddler — 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
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
61879476

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Source reel
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Date
1957 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Burbank, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
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