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

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

  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration14s
  • Price$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
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
14s
Starting Price
$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 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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