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1957: Giraffe at Zoo Slowly Raising Head Behind Enclosure Fence Catskill

1957: Giraffe at Zoo Slowly Raising Head Behind Enclosure Fence Catskill

  • Year1957
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCatskill, New York, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1957 Catskill New York
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Giraffe at Zoo Slowly Raising Head Behind Enclosure... — Clip Details

Vintage 1957 home movie footage from Catskill, New York, showing a giraffe slowly raising its long neck behind a chain-link enclosure fence at a local zoo. The tall, spotted mammal stands calmly in its exhibit, observed by visitors. This 8mm film captures a quiet moment of wildlife observation in a classic American zoo setting, showcasing the exotic animal's natural posture and distinctive features. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the Super 8 footage reflects mid-century home movie style, offering authentic archival material for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68176046

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 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Catskill, New York, 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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