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1968: Man Inspects Brown Mandolin with Curious Expression

1968: Man Inspects Brown Mandolin with Curious Expression

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  • Year1968
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationClarksdale, Arizona, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1968 Arizona

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Man Inspects Brown Mandolin with Curious Expression — Clip Details

A man in a white shirt and grey trousers inspects a shiny brown mandolin in a quiet residential setting in Clarksdale, Arizona, 1968. His curious expression and slight head scratch suggest he's trying to figure out the instrument. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a candid moment of discovery and nostalgia, showcasing classic Americana and mid-century domestic life. The footage offers authentic 1960s home movie charm with natural lighting and unscripted behavior, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
9s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67849403

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1040 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
scottsdale
Reel-level year note
1968
Reel-level location note
scottsdale arizona
Date
1968 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
Clarksdale, Arizona, 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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