1953: A Small Girl Swimming in the Pool Wearing a Bathing Suit

Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration12s
Price$178 USD

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A Small Girl Swimming in the Pool Wearing a Bathing Suit — Clip Details

1953: A small girl in a vintage bathing suit swims joyfully in a backyard pool, her wet hair glistening in the summer sun. The 8mm home movie footage captures her playful motion as she splashes and dives, embodying the carefree spirit of a New York summer. The blue water ripples around her as she learns to swim, her movements full of energy and delight. This authentic vintage clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century family life, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or historical 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: 12s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68200138

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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