1959: A Boy Unwrapping a Christmas Gift in Michigan

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationMichigan, United States
Duration15s
Price$188 USD
Collection1959 in Michigan

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A Boy Unwrapping a Christmas Gift in Michigan — Clip Details

A vintage 1959 home movie clip from Michigan showing a young boy excitedly unwrapping a Christmas gift. The child, seated on the floor, tears into wrapping paper with visible anticipation, revealing a toy truck beneath. The scene captures authentic holiday joy and family tradition in a classic mid-century American setting. Filmed on 8mm film, this archival footage offers nostalgic charm and authentic period detail, perfect for holiday documentaries, retro-themed content, or historical storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 15s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73395811

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2228 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: howard black,
Reel-level year note: 1959
Reel-level location note: flint michigan
Date: 1959 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Michigan, 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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