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1939: Man Writing Letter at Wooden Table

1939: Man Writing Letter at Wooden Table

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  • Year1939
  • Decade1930s
  • LocationDanielson, Connecticut, United States
  • Duration11s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD
  • Collection1939 Danielson Connecticut

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Man Writing Letter at Wooden Table — Clip Details

A vintage 1939 home movie clip from Danielson, Connecticut, showing a man seated at a wooden table, writing a letter by hand. The scene is captured on 8mm film with a warm, nostalgic tone, featuring a brown shirt, a pen, paper, and a sign on the wall. The man appears focused, his hand moving across the page under soft lighting, evoking a quiet moment of personal correspondence. The setting includes a chair, a bench, and a wooden box, suggesting a modest home environment. This archival footage offers a rare glimpse into everyday life during the late 1930s, perfect for historical documentaries, nostalgic content, or period-specific storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Night
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
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Via Pond5
Duration
11s
Pond5 price
from $188 USD
Clip ID
73336284

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Date
1939 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Danielson, Connecticut, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
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