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1948: Couple Relaxes in Shade on Towel in New York

1948: Couple Relaxes in Shade on Towel in New York

  • Year1948
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration10s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1948 New York
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Couple Relaxes in Shade on Towel in New York — Clip Details

A vintage 1948 home movie clip captures a relaxed couple lounging on a towel in the shade on a grassy outdoor area in New York. The man wears argyle socks and shorts, while the woman is in a tube top and sandals, both appearing at ease in casual summer attire. They talk and wave gently, exuding peace and leisure during a quiet moment of recreation. Filmed on 8mm and 8mm film, this authentic archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into post-war American domestic life and mid-century leisure culture.

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
10s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
72906692

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

  • husband
  • wife
  • socks
  • surprised
  • happy
  • waving
  • resting
  • peaceful
  • leisure
  • lounging
  • grass
  • talking
  • changing
  • outdoors
  • argyle
  • shorts
  • tube top
  • sandals
  • couple
  • relaxes
  • shade
  • towel
  • sports
  • recreation
  • new york
  • 1948
  • 1948 home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • 8mm archival footage
  • New York 1948
  • couple relaxing
  • outdoor leisure
  • summer recreation
  • retro lifestyle
  • mid-century fashion
  • argyle socks
  • grassy lawn
  • peaceful moment
  • nostalgic home movie
  • vintage couple
  • classic Americana
  • post-war era
  • leisure time
  • vintage film
  • documentary footage
  • editorial use
  • archival footage
  • 1940s fashion

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