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1954: Boy Paddling Boat Across Calm Lake Waters

1954: Boy Paddling Boat Across Calm Lake Waters

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  • Year1954
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationNew York, United States
  • Duration7s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD

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Boy Paddling Boat Across Calm Lake Waters — Clip Details

A vintage 1954 home movie clip captures a young boy paddling a small boat across calm lake waters in New York. Dressed in blue swimming shorts, he rows with quiet focus, splashing gently as the boat glides over still water. The 8mm film footage exudes nostalgic charm, showcasing a peaceful summer day of childhood recreation. This authentic archival moment reflects mid-century vintage, ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
7s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
73158745

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1069 · 8mm · 6″ reel
Original reel label
barlans, bears house,goodmans,bar mitzvah,steve
Reel-level year note
1953-1954
Reel-level location note
new york city
Date
1954 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
New York, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

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  • boy
  • shorts
  • paddle
  • boat
  • water
  • lake
  • camping
  • child
  • blue
  • calm
  • fun
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  • splashing
  • and floating
  • paddling
  • swimming
  • sports
  • recreation
  • new york
  • 1954
  • 1954 home movie footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • young boy paddling boat
  • blue swimming shorts
  • calm lake water
  • summer recreation
  • New York 1954
  • archival 1950s footage
  • classic home movie
  • childhood nostalgia
  • outdoor water activities
  • vintage family footage
  • retro 1950s film
  • vintage camping footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • vintage water sports
  • nostalgic childhood memories
  • vintage American life
  • vintage outdoor recreation

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