1953: Young Girl Swimming in Pool Practicing Breaststroke New York

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

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Young Girl Swimming in Pool Practicing Breaststroke New York — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1953 showing a young girl practicing breaststroke in a swimming pool in New York. The overhead view captures her rhythmic kicking and smooth strokes as she swims laps in a dark swimsuit. The footage, shot on 8mm film, features natural lighting and authentic period details, including her dark hair and classic swimsuit style. This nostalgic, archival clip offers a rare glimpse into mid-century recreational sports and family life, perfect for documentaries, historical content, or retro-themed projects.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: 12s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68200381

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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