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1938: Man Turning off Water Supply at Home

1938: Man Turning off Water Supply at Home

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  • Year1937
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationSaratoga Springs, New York, United States
  • Duration8s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Man Turning off Water Supply at Home — Clip Details

1938: A well-dressed man in a suit and hat performs outdoor house maintenance in Saratoga Springs, New York, turning off a water supply near a brick home. The vintage 8mm home movie captures a suburban father engaged in practical work during a sunny summer day, reflecting 1930s domestic life. His careful, determined expression and classic fashion highlight the era’s style and values. The footage offers authentic archival material showcasing everyday routines, neighborhood architecture, and the quiet pride of homeownership in a mid-20th century American setting.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
8s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
63892154

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1937 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location
Saratoga Springs, New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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