1948: Child Swimming in New York Lake

Year1948
Decade1940s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration12s
Price$199 USD
Collection1948 New York

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Child Swimming in New York Lake — Clip Details

A vibrant 1948 vintage 8mm home movie clip capturing a joyful child swimming in a lake in New York. The young girl, with pigtails and a carefree smile, splashes in the water, embodying youthful energy and summer adventure. Her laughter and playful movements reflect the carefree spirit of post-war America. The grainy, warm-toned film stock enhances the nostalgic charm, offering authentic archival footage of everyday life in the late 1940s. This rare 8mm home movie captures a fleeting moment of happiness and innocence, 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: 12s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 72906618

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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