1958: Children Opening Gifts in Ames, Iowa

Year1958
Decade1950s
LocationAmes, Iowa, United States
Duration6s
Price$178 USD

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Children Opening Gifts in Ames, Iowa — Clip Details

1958: Children in pajamas open Christmas gifts at home in Ames, Iowa, with excitement and joy. Siblings share presents under the glow of holiday lights, capturing a nostalgic moment of family warmth and holiday cheer. This vintage 8mm home movie footage shows classic Americana from the late 1950s, with a cozy, intimate atmosphere and authentic period details. The scene reflects the innocence and happiness of a traditional Christmas morning, preserved in authentic archival film.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 67871643

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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