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1948: A Boy Swimming at a Lake in New York

1948: A Boy Swimming at a Lake in New York

  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration23s
  • Price$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
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
23s
Starting Price
$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 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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Topics & Keywords

  • water
  • laughing
  • speaking
  • enjoying
  • happy
  • want to see
  • loving
  • liking
  • lake
  • water noodles
  • playing
  • pulling water
  • calling
  • boy
  • swimming
  • people
  • new york
  • 1948
  • 1948 home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm archival footage
  • New York lake scene
  • boy swimming
  • 1940s summer fun
  • vintage family vacation
  • nostalgic 1940s footage
  • classic home movie
  • retro swimming clip
  • vintage water play
  • 1940s childhood memories
  • old film footage
  • historical home movie
  • 8mm swimming clip
  • 8mm lake activity
  • vintage family fun
  • archival 1948 footage
  • 1940s Americana

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