1953: Swimming Practice New York

Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration7s
Price$178 USD

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Swimming Practice New York — Clip Details

Vintage 1953 home movie footage from New York, United States, capturing a young male swimmer practicing front stroke in a pool. The 8mm film shows the swimmer in a bathing suit executing smooth strokes, creating splashes as he approaches the pool edge. The scene reflects mid-century American recreation, with natural lighting and authentic period detail. This archival clip offers nostalgic, candid footage of youth sports and aquatic activity, ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or editorial use.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 7s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68200028

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note: 1953-1954
Reel-level location note: new york city
Date: 1953 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: 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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