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1958: Three Young Children, Two Girls and One Boy, Swinging on a Swingset in Ames, Iowa

1958: Three Young Children, Two Girls and One Boy, Swinging on a Swingset in Ames, Iowa

  • Year1958
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationAmes, Iowa, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Price$178 USD
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Three Young Children, Two Girls and One Boy, Swinging on... — Clip Details

1958: Three young children, two girls and one boy, joyfully swing on a playground swingset in Ames, Iowa. Dressed in white clothing, they laugh and move high into the sky under a tree-lined park. The vintage 8mm home movie captures a carefree, unhindered moment of childhood fun and freedom. This nostalgic, scenic footage reflects a safe, active, and relaxing summer day in mid-century America. Perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about 1950s family life and Americana.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
6s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
67861136

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1320 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note
1956-1958
Reel-level location note
iowa
Date
1958 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Ames, Iowa, 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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