1948: Group of Adults Enjoys Day in River Searching for Clams and Having Fun

Year1948
Decade1940s
LocationLong Island, New York, United States
Duration14s
Price$199 USD
Collection1948 New York

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Group of Adults Enjoys Day in River Searching for Clams... — Clip Details

1948: A vintage home movie captures a group of adults enjoying a sunny day on Long Island, New York, wading in a river while searching for clams. Dressed in bathing suits, the men and women smile and laugh, embodying post-war leisure and camaraderie. The scene reflects classic 1940s vintage, with natural surroundings and a relaxed, nostalgic atmosphere. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage offers authentic, unscripted moments of recreation and friendship. Ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 14s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 72519423

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1072 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label: ny, boat
Reel-level year note: 1948
Reel-level location note: long island
Date: 1948 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Long Island, New York, 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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