1948: A Boy Swimming at a Lake in New York

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Year1948
Decade1940s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration23s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1948 New York

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A Boy Swimming at a Lake in New York — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1948 capturing a joyful moment at a lake in New York. A young boy swims and plays with water noodles, laughing and splashing as he enjoys the summer day. The footage shows people relaxing and playing in the water, with natural sunlight and classic 1940s-era clothing. This nostalgic, archival 8mm film offers authentic vintage charm, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed 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: 23s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 72906590

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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