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1962: People at Water Source in Calcutta

1962: People at Water Source in Calcutta

  • Year1962
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationCalcutta, India
  • Duration6s
  • Collection1962 in Calcutta India

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People at Water Source in Calcutta — Clip Details

1962: People in Calcutta, India, peer into a water source with cautious curiosity, their expressions reflecting uncertainty about its cleanliness. The vintage 8mm footage captures a candid moment of daily life, showcasing traditional clothing and the textured environment of a bustling Indian city. The scene reflects the era's social realities, with individuals from different walks of life gathered near a water source, possibly for bathing or washing. The grainy, authentic quality of the home movie footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-20th century urban life in India, evoking nostalgia and historical insight. This archival clip is ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and cultural studies focusing on 1960s India, poverty, and everyday survival.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
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Delivery
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Duration
6s
Payment
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Clip ID
67979547

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1399 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
feb
Reel-level year note
1962
Reel-level location note
india,calcuta,bengali
Date
1962 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
Calcutta, India 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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