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1974: Boy in Orange Lifejacket Learning to Swim

1974: Boy in Orange Lifejacket Learning to Swim

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  • Year1974
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationIndiana, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1974 in India

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Boy in Orange Lifejacket Learning to Swim — Clip Details

A vintage 1974 home movie clip from Indiana, United States, showing a young boy learning to swim in a public pool. The child, wearing an orange lifejacket, practices paddling and doggy-paddle techniques while adults watch closely. The murky water and splashing suggest a casual, real-life moment captured on 8mm film. The scene reflects mid-1970s vintage, with authentic home movie quality and nostalgic charm. This archival footage is ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling about childhood and recreation.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
5s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68140604

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1974 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Indiana, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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Topics & Keywords

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  • adults
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  • doggy-paddle
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  • public
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  • murky
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  • indiana
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  • vintage 8mm film
  • Indiana pool
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  • family footage
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  • archival footage
  • 8mm film
  • American nostalgia
  • pool safety
  • children's activities
  • real-life footage

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