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1953: Woman Balancing Fruit Basket on Head and Dancing

1953: Woman Balancing Fruit Basket on Head and Dancing

  • Year1953
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationHavana, Cuba
  • Duration5s

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Woman Balancing Fruit Basket on Head and Dancing — Clip Details

1953: A vibrant vintage home movie clip from Havana, Cuba, showing a local woman confidently balancing a large fruit basket on her head while dancing and smiling. Her joyful expression and traditional attire reflect Caribbean culture and everyday life in mid-20th century Cuba. Filmed on 8mm film, this authentic archival footage captures a moment of skill, pride, and cultural tradition. The scene exudes warmth and nostalgia, ideal for historical documentaries, cultural storytelling, or retro-themed content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
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Duration
5s
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Clip ID
66405721

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Source reel
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Date
1953 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Havana, Cuba Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
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