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1948: Children Played Outside and Learned to Manipulate Physical Objects

1948: Children Played Outside and Learned to Manipulate Physical Objects

  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1948 New York
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Children Played Outside and Learned to Manipulate... — Clip Details

1948: Children play outdoors in New York, learning to manipulate physical objects like mudpies, buckets, spoons, and trowels. Youngsters in coats and dresses explore a gravel path, using a stroller and buggy as part of their imaginative play. This vintage 8mm home movie captures authentic childhood moments from the late 1940s, showcasing simple joys and hands-on learning in a nostalgic, historic setting. The footage offers rich archival value for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
7s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72755408

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 2269 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label
wedding,decoration day,wj nolan jr
Reel-level year note
1948
Reel-level location note
geneva new york
Date
1948 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
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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