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1955: Mother and Daughter Opening Christmas Presents in Hicksville, New York

1955: Mother and Daughter Opening Christmas Presents in Hicksville, New York

  • Year1955
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationHicksville, New York, United States
  • Duration15s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1954 Hicksville New York
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Mother and Daughter Opening Christmas Presents in... — Clip Details

1955: A heartwarming vintage home movie from Hicksville, New York, capturing a mother and daughter joyfully opening Christmas presents on a bright holiday morning. The scene unfolds with laughter, smiles, and the colorful crinkle of wrapping paper as the young girl unwraps toys and a doll, embodying the warmth and innocence of mid-century American family life. Filmed on 8mm film, this authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into a classic holiday celebration, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
15s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68191184

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1038 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
rockefeller center rockettes, baby grag, sylvia,mom,jack,stuart,robert,toni
Reel-level year note
1955
Reel-level location note
new york city
Date
1955 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Hicksville, 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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Topics & Keywords

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  • American holiday tradition
  • classic 8mm film
  • archival holiday clip
  • 1950s family life
  • Christmas morning joy
  • vintage Super 8 footage
  • holiday nostalgia

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