1948: Boy in Blue Shorts Riding Bicycle Down Sidewalk and Coming Back Again

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Year1948
Decade1940s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration14s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1948 New York

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Boy in Blue Shorts Riding Bicycle Down Sidewalk and... — Clip Details

A cheerful young boy in blue shorts rides a bicycle down a sunny New York sidewalk in this vintage 1948 home movie footage. The child pedals happily through a quiet neighborhood, smiling as he enjoys a carefree summer day. The 8mm film captures the playful energy of a classic American childhood, with natural light and candid movement evoking nostalgia and warmth. This authentic slice of mid-20th century life showcases outdoor recreation and joyful moments in a historic urban setting.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 14s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 72755653

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 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: 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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