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1949: Man Opening Picture Frame Gift at Christmas, Santa Cruz California

1949: Man Opening Picture Frame Gift at Christmas, Santa Cruz California

  • Year1949
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationSanta Cruz, California, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1949 California
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Man Opening Picture Frame Gift at Christmas, Santa Cruz... — Clip Details

A vintage 1949 home movie clip from Santa Cruz, California, capturing a man joyfully opening a picture frame as a Christmas gift. The scene exudes holiday warmth with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and a cozy atmosphere. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage offers a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American holiday traditions, showcasing genuine smiles and excitement. Perfect for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling about 1940s family celebrations.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
9s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
73156567

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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Topics & Keywords

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  • vintage 1940s
  • American holiday tradition
  • 8mm film footage
  • 8mm archival clip
  • vintage home movie

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