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1956: A Pretty Lady Fixes Her Thick Dark Hair as She Soaks Up the Sun at Jones Beach, New York

1956: A Pretty Lady Fixes Her Thick Dark Hair as She Soaks Up the Sun at Jones Beach, New York

  • Year1956
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationJones Beach, New York, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$199 USD
  • Collection1956 Jones Beach New York
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A Pretty Lady Fixes Her Thick Dark Hair as She Soaks Up... — Clip Details

A vintage 1956 home movie clip from Jones Beach, New York, capturing a woman with thick dark curly hair adjusting her sunglasses while relaxing in a lawn chair. She wears a striped bathing suit and a plaid cover-up, soaking up the sun on a sandy beach. The scene features classic 8mm film grain and natural sunlight, evoking nostalgic summer vacation vibes. A crowd is visible in the background, enjoying the beach atmosphere. This authentic archival footage offers a candid glimpse into mid-century American leisure and retro beach culture.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
73157128

Source & Documentation

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Date
1956 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Jones Beach, New York, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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