1949: Old Fashioned Christmas Tree with Icicles and String of Lights

Year1949
Decade1940s
LocationSanta Cruz, California, United States
Duration11s
Price$199 USD
Collection1949 California

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Old Fashioned Christmas Tree with Icicles and String of... — Clip Details

Vintage 1949 home movie footage from Santa Cruz, California, capturing a classic Christmas tree adorned with icicles and a string of glowing lights. The scene reflects mid-century holiday traditions with warm, nostalgic charm, showcasing a hand-decorated tree in a cozy home setting. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival clip offers authentic retro holiday atmosphere, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about American Christmas customs in the late 1940s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 11s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 73156508

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1660 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Reel-level year note: 1949
Reel-level location note: del mar, california,chicago
Date: 1949 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Santa Cruz, California, 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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