1959: Family Enjoying a Day by the Lake in Michigan

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationMichigan, United States
Duration11s
Price$179 USD
Collection1959 in Michigan

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Family Enjoying a Day by the Lake in Michigan — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1959 captures a family enjoying a peaceful day by a lake in Michigan. Sunlight glimmers on the water as people relax and laugh, embodying mid-century American leisure. The film’s grainy texture and natural color palette reflect authentic 1950s home movie aesthetics, offering a nostalgic glimpse into everyday life. This archival footage is ideal for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects exploring family, summer, and Americana.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 11s
Starting Price: $179 USD
Clip ID: 69417773

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2228 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: howard black,
Reel-level year note: 1959
Reel-level location note: flint michigan
Date: 1959 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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