1960: Person Writing in Ocean Sand with Date

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Year1960
Decade1960s
LocationMichigan, United States
Duration5s
Pond5 pricefrom $188 USD
Collection1960 Michigan

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Person Writing in Ocean Sand with Date — Clip Details

Vintage 1960s home movie footage from Michigan shows a person writing a letter in the sand at the ocean's edge. The scene captures a quiet morning with clear skies, bright sunlight, and gentle waves. The handwritten date, month, and year are visible in the sand, evoking nostalgia and personal memory. Filmed on 8mm film, this authentic archival clip reflects classic vintage and the timeless appeal of seaside moments from the 1960s.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 5s
Pond5 price: from $188 USD
Clip ID: 73342844

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2039 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: d danielar
Reel-level year note: 1960
Reel-level location note: detroit michigan
Date: 1960 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: Michigan, 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)

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