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1958: Women and Men Sit Poolside Wearing Scuba Gear Awaiting Instruction

1958: Women and Men Sit Poolside Wearing Scuba Gear Awaiting Instruction

  • Year1958
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Duration15s
  • Price$178 USD
  • Collection1958 New Orleans Louisiana
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Women and Men Sit Poolside Wearing Scuba Gear Awaiting... — Clip Details

1958: Women and men sit poolside in New Orleans, Louisiana, wearing scuba gear and awaiting instruction for their scuba certification. This vintage 8mm home movie captures a rare moment of early recreational diving in the late 1950s, showcasing a scuba class in progress. The subjects, dressed in period-appropriate swimwear and diving equipment, appear eager and attentive under the guidance of an instructor. The footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into the rise of underwater exploration as a popular hobby, with authentic 1950s film quality and ambient poolside atmosphere. Ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and archival 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
15s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
68627001

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Date
1958 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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