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1955: Toddler Boy Throwing Stick Attempt into Calm Reflecting Pond Waters

1955: Toddler Boy Throwing Stick Attempt into Calm Reflecting Pond Waters

  • Year1955
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCape Cod, Mass., United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$178 USD
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Toddler Boy Throwing Stick Attempt into Calm Reflecting... — Clip Details

A vintage 1955 home movie clip from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, showing a toddler boy in a sailor-style outfit attempting to throw a stick into a calm, reflective pond. The child, with dark hair and a carefree expression, stands at the water's edge, surrounded by natural scenery. Shot on 8mm film, this nostalgic footage captures a quiet moment of childhood exploration and innocence in a serene outdoor setting. The grainy texture and warm tones reflect the era's home movie aesthetic, offering authentic archival footage for documentaries, historical projects, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
64569923

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1419 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
wh ferber,nyc
Reel-level year note
1955
Reel-level location note
cape cod
Date
1955 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Cape Cod, Mass., United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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  • nostalgic
  • family footage
  • childhood memory

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