1974: Elephants in Sequined Costumes on Parade at Circus Boston

Year1974
Decade1970s
LocationBoston, United States
Duration6s
Price$178 USD
Collection1974 Boston

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Elephants in Sequined Costumes on Parade at Circus Boston — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1974 capturing elephants in elaborate sequined costumes marching in a circus parade through the streets of Boston. The Ringling Brothers' Greatest Show on Earth spectacle unfolds with dazzling costumes and trained animals, offering a nostalgic glimpse of mid-70s vintage. This archival 8mm film clip showcases the grandeur and spectacle of a live circus event, preserved in authentic retro quality. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about circus history and cultural events in the 1970s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68633147

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1387 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label: shower,wedding,circus
Reel-level year note: 1974-1977
Reel-level location note: boston,hawaii
Date: 1974 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Boston, 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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