1958: Women Body Surfing on Inflatable Mattresses

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Year1958
Decade1950s
LocationAmes, Iowa, United States
Duration11s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Women Body Surfing on Inflatable Mattresses — Clip Details

1958: Women enjoy early boogie board style body surfing on inflatable mattresses at a sunny Iowa beach. This vintage 8mm and 8mm film captures carefree summer fun along the coastal shore, with women riding waves in a relaxed, youthful manner. The footage showcases early water sports experimentation and the playful spirit of 1950s beach culture. Authentic archival footage with natural film grain and color, ideal for documentaries, nostalgic content, or historical storytelling about mid-century recreation.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 11s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 63204645

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1320 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1956-1958
Reel-level location note: iowa
Date: 1958 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: Ames, Iowa, 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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