1954: Girl Ice Skating on Backyard Rink in Scotia

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Year1954
Decade1950s
LocationScotia, New York, United States
Duration19s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Girl Ice Skating on Backyard Rink in Scotia — Clip Details

A vintage 1954 8mm film clip captures a young girl ice skating on a homemade rink in a snowy backyard in Scotia, New York. The child, bundled in winter clothes, practices her balance on the frozen pond, surrounded by siblings and a cheerful, carefree atmosphere. The scene reflects classic 1950s vintage, with natural light and authentic home movie charm. This archival footage showcases a joyful winter moment, highlighting family fun and youthful determination in a cold, snowy landscape.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 19s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 62695659

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note: 1953-1954
Reel-level location note: new york city
Date: 1954 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Scotia, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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