1948: Horseshoe Crab Poked on Wooden Dock and Crawls Away | Stockfilm

Horseshoe Crab Poked on Wooden Dock and Crawls Away — Clip Details

1948: A vintage 8mm home movie clip from Long Island, New York, showing a horseshoe crab on a wooden dock being gently poked by a man's hand. The ancient marine animal, with its hard shell and distinctive shape, crawls away across the weathered wood. This rare archival footage captures a quiet moment of human interaction with wildlife, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-20th century coastal life. The grainy, authentic quality of the 8mm film enhances its historical charm, making it ideal for documentaries, educational 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: 6s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 72519808

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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