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

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Year1948
Decade1940s
LocationLong Island, New York, United States
Duration14s
Pond5 pricefrom $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: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 14s
Pond5 price: from $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 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: Long Island, New York, 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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