1961: Idyllic Motorboat with American Flag on Calm Summer Lake in Michigan

Year1961
Decade1960s
LocationMichigan, United States
Duration15s
Price$178 USD
Collection1961 Michigan

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Idyllic Motorboat with American Flag on Calm Summer Lake... — Clip Details

1961: Idyllic vintage 8mm footage captures a motorboat with an American flag gliding across a calm summer lake in Michigan. Golden sunlight reflects on rippling water as gentle waves lap the wooded shoreline. The scene embodies classic American summer leisure, with clear skies and placid waters evoking nostalgia for rural family vacations. This authentic Super 8 film showcases the charm of mid-century Americana, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 15s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68624774

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2015 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: xmas,linda communion,,d danielar
Reel-level year note: 1961-1962
Reel-level location note: detroit michigan,
Date: 1961 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Michigan, 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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