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1953: Retro Swimming Front Crawl Stroke Lesson Cottonwood, Arizona

1953: Retro Swimming Front Crawl Stroke Lesson Cottonwood, Arizona

  • Year1953
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCottonwood, Arizona, United States
  • Duration20s
  • Price$178 USD
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Retro Swimming Front Crawl Stroke Lesson Cottonwood, Arizona — Clip Details

1953: A vintage home movie clip from Cottonwood, Arizona, capturing a retro swimming lesson in clear water. A woman demonstrates the front crawl stroke with graceful form, wearing a one-piece swimsuit and swim cap. Bubbles rise as she glides through the water, while children watch from the edge. The footage, shot on 8mm film, shows classic mid-century Americana with a checkered print towel and nostalgic charm. This authentic archival clip offers a glimpse into 1950s leisure and family life, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
20s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67405952

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1953 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Cottonwood, Arizona, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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