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1981: Grandmother Teaching Baby to Wave Goodbye

1981: Grandmother Teaching Baby to Wave Goodbye

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  • Year1981
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationLansing, Michigan, United States
  • Duration6s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1983 Lansing, Michigan

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Grandmother Teaching Baby to Wave Goodbye — Clip Details

A heartwarming 1981 home movie clip from Lansing, Michigan, capturing a tender moment between generations. A grandmother gently teaches her baby grandchild to wave goodbye, while the child's mother watches with a loving smile. Shot on vintage 8mm film, this authentic family footage showcases classic mid-1980s domestic life, with natural lighting and candid emotion. The scene reflects timeless themes of family, love, and intergenerational connection, preserved in nostalgic Super 8 style. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about American family life in the early 1980s.

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Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
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Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Duration
6s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68566983

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Date
1981 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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Location
Lansing, Michigan, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
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