1961: Christmas Tree Stands in Background and Children Gather Around

Year1961
Decade1960s
LocationSalton Sea, California, United States
Duration25s
Price$178 USD
Collection1961 Salton Sea California

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Christmas Tree Stands in Background and Children Gather... — Clip Details

1961 vintage home movie footage from Salton Sea, California, capturing a cozy Christmas Eve gathering. A decorated Christmas tree stands in the background as children gather around a coffee table set with cookies for Santa Claus. The warm, nostalgic scene reflects classic American holiday traditions in a mid-century living room. Filmed on 8mm film, this authentic home movie offers a rare glimpse into family life during the early 1960s, with natural lighting and candid moments that evoke a sense of warmth and holiday cheer. Perfect for documentaries, nostalgic content, and historical 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: 25s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67727738

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1740 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: indian pow wow
Reel-level year note: 1961-1966
Reel-level location note: san bernardino,california,slaton sea
Date: 1961 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Salton Sea, California, 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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