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1961: A Woman Water Skiing on Waves and Holding a Rope in Michigan

1961: A Woman Water Skiing on Waves and Holding a Rope in Michigan

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  • Year1961
  • Decade1960s
  • LocationMichigan, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD
  • Collection1961 Michigan

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A Woman Water Skiing on Waves and Holding a Rope in Michigan — Clip Details

A vintage 1961 home movie clip from Michigan showing a woman water skiing on a lake, gripping a tow rope as she glides over waves. The scene captures classic mid-century water sports with lush green trees and shoreline in the background. Filmed on 8mm film, this authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into 1960s leisure activities and outdoor recreation in the United States. The natural lighting and film grain enhance the retro aesthetic, making it ideal for historical, editorial, or nostalgic content.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
9s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
68626095

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 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Michigan, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

  • woman
  • water
  • skiing
  • waves
  • holding
  • rope
  • body of water
  • boat
  • green leaves
  • green trees
  • trees
  • leaves
  • branch
  • shore line
  • water sport
  • nature
  • michigan
  • 1961
  • 1961 water skiing footage
  • vintage 8mm water sports
  • Michigan lake recreation
  • 1960s home movie
  • woman water skiing
  • rope tow skiing
  • classic 8mm film
  • retro water activity
  • 1960s leisure
  • American lakeside fun
  • vintage outdoor footage
  • archival water sports
  • nostalgic 1960s
  • old film footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • 8mm archival
  • vintage Michigan
  • classic water skiing
  • retro family vacation
  • 1960s Americana

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