1958: Santa Claus with Elves in Toy Shop

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Year1958
Decade1950s
LocationAmes, Iowa, United States
Duration9s
Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Santa Claus with Elves in Toy Shop — Clip Details

1958: Santa Claus and his three elves work diligently in a cozy toy shop in Ames, Iowa, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a festive cabin. The scene captures a nostalgic holiday moment with children nearby, Santa in his classic red sweater and white beard, and the elves in colorful attire. Filmed on vintage 8mm film, this home movie footage offers authentic vintage charm and holiday spirit, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 9s
Pond5 price: from $178 USD
Clip ID: 67869874

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1320 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1956-1958
Reel-level location note: iowa
Date: 1958 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: Ames, Iowa, 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)

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