1943: Black Swans at the Capitol in Washington

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Year1943
Decade1940s
LocationWashington, DC, United States
Duration10s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1943 · Washington, DC, United States
StatusPartner License

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Black Swans at the Capitol in Washington — Clip Details

1943 vintage home movie footage from Washington DC shows two black swans gliding across a small body of water near the Capitol. The classic 8mm film captures the serene scene with natural lighting and period detail, offering a rare glimpse of wildlife in the nation's capital during wartime. The clip features a quiet, contemplative mood with subtle movement of the swans and surrounding greenery. This archival 8mm home movie provides authentic historical atmosphere for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about mid-20th century America.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 10s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 72396317

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1719 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1942-1943
Reel-level location note: washington dc,baltimore
Date: 1943 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: Washington, DC, 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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