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1952: Small Boat on Calm Waters of San Francisco Bay

1952: Small Boat on Calm Waters of San Francisco Bay

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  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1952 San Francisco California

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Small Boat on Calm Waters of San Francisco Bay — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1952 captures a serene waterfront scene in San Francisco, California. The footage shows a calm water area with gentle waves lapping against the shore, surrounded by lush green trees and distant hills. A small boat glides across the blue water, its engine humming softly as it moves past a rocky island. Men in casual attire stand near the coast, some wearing glasses, observing the peaceful landscape. The natural beauty of the bay, with its flowing water and distant views, evokes a sense of nostalgia and tranquility. This authentic archival footage offers a glimpse into mid-century leisure and coastal life in Northern California.

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
5s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
67971280

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1234 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
miss universe
Reel-level year note
1952
Reel-level location note
california
Date
1952 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
San Francisco, California, 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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