1953: Two Children Swinging While Man Watches

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Year1953
Decade1950s
LocationWisconsin, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1953 Wisconsin

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Two Children Swinging While Man Watches — Clip Details

1953 vintage home movie footage from Wisconsin showing two young children swinging on a swing set in a grassy backyard. A man stands nearby, watching the children play under leafy trees on a sunny day. The scene captures a classic mid-century American family moment, filmed on 8mm film with natural lighting and authentic period detail. This archival clip offers nostalgic, candid footage of childhood and family life in the 1950s, ideal for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or editorial use.

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: 6s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 69450039

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1212 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1953-1954
Reel-level location note: wisconsin
Date: 1953 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: Wisconsin, 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)

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