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1957: Man and Woman Wading at Beach

1957: Man and Woman Wading at Beach

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  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCatskill, New York, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1957 Catskill New York

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Man and Woman Wading at Beach — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1957 captures a man and woman wading in the shallow water at a sunny beach in the Catskills, New York. The couple, dressed in classic swimsuits, enjoy a leisurely moment together as gentle waves ripple around their legs. Their laughter and relaxed posture reflect a carefree summer vacation, embodying mid-century American leisure. The film’s grainy texture and natural lighting highlight the nostalgic charm of a 1950s family outing. This authentic archival footage offers a rare glimpse into everyday life and recreation during the era, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed projects, 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
68174968

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1256 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label
#8
Reel-level year note
1957-1958
Reel-level location note
new york
Date
1957 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
Catskill, New York, 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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Topics & Keywords

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  • woman
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  • female
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  • catskill
  • new york
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  • Catskill New York
  • 1950s couple
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  • wading in water
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  • summer recreation
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  • archival home video
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  • beach couple
  • mid-century lifestyle
  • old home movie
  • editorial footage
  • historic family moment

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