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1952: Woman Wading into Powerful Ocean Waves at Port Aransas

1952: Woman Wading into Powerful Ocean Waves at Port Aransas

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  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationPort Aransas, Texas, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Woman Wading into Powerful Ocean Waves at Port Aransas — Clip Details

1952: A vintage 8mm home movie clip from Port Aransas, Texas, captures a woman in a modest bathing suit wading into the ocean as powerful waves crash against her. The scene unfolds with playful energy and youthful spontaneity, showcasing the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast. Her hesitant movements and brief struggle with the incoming surf reflect a moment of genuine experience and connection with the sea. Filmed in authentic retro style, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century beach culture and seaside leisure. Ideal for historical documentaries, nostalgic content, and vintage lifestyle projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
11s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
66186712

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2153 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
mr quarles
Reel-level year note
1952
Reel-level location note
houston texas
Date
1952 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
Port Aransas, Texas, 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)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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