1938: A Woman Sorting Laundry at a Tent in the Woods Bucks Lake California | Stockfilm

1938: A Woman Sorting Laundry at a Tent in the Woods Bucks Lake California | Stockfilm

A Woman Sorting Laundry at a Tent in the Woods Bucks... — Clip Details

A vintage 1938 home movie clip showing a woman sorting laundry at a tent campsite in the woods of Bucks Lake, California. Filmed on 8mm film, the footage captures a quiet moment of domestic life during a rustic outdoor vacation. The woman stands near a lean-to shelter surrounded by trees, handling blankets and clothes in a natural forest setting. This authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into early 20th-century camping culture and everyday life in the American outdoors. The grainy, hand-held quality reflects classic home movie style, making it ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, and nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 21s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 68818638

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1153 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: bucks lake,lake tahoe,emerald bay,martins lodge
Reel-level year note: 1938
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1938 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Bucks Lake, California, 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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