1959: A Young Boy Opens Gifts and Plays with Toys in New York

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration12s
Price$188 USD

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A Young Boy Opens Gifts and Plays with Toys in New York — Clip Details

1959: A young boy sits on a carpeted floor in a cozy New York home, eagerly opening birthday or Christmas presents while family members watch with warmth and delight. The child plays with toys, including a toy airplane, capturing a joyful moment of childhood celebration. This vintage 8mm home movie footage offers authentic 1959 Americana nostalgia, showcasing family traditions and holiday joy in a classic mid-century setting. The grainy, warm-toned film captures the charm of a bygone era, perfect for historical documentaries, retro-themed content, or nostalgic 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: 12s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73400816

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1101 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: north pole,game farm,amusement park, reel 2
Reel-level year note: 1959
Reel-level location note: new york
Date: 1959 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: New York, 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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