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1957: Family Gathering on Front Porch

1957: Family Gathering on Front Porch

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  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNorfolk, Virginia, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1957 · Norfolk, Virginia, United States
  • StatusPartner License

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Family Gathering on Front Porch — Clip Details

1957: Family gathering on a front porch in Norfolk, Virginia, captured on vintage 8mm film. A group of adults stands casually, some smoking cigarettes, as they wait together in a relaxed, social setting. The scene reflects mid-century American family life, with a nostalgic, cheerful mood and classic 1950s attire. This authentic archival footage showcases a quiet moment of togetherness, outdoor leisure, and casual conversation, ideal for historical or editorial content.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Shot details
Exterior
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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Duration
9s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
61894143

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Date
1957 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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