1959: Older Man and Teen Boy Opening Christmas Gifts in New York Living Room

Year1959
Decade1950s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration6s
Price$188 USD

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Older Man and Teen Boy Opening Christmas Gifts in New... — Clip Details

1959: An older man and a teenaged boy open and pass out Christmas gifts in a cozy New York living room. The scene captures vintage holiday cheer with a decorated tree, tinsel, wrapped presents, and a festive table setting. Filmed on 8mm and 8mm home movie film, this authentic archival footage showcases mid-century American family traditions, warm lighting, and period clothing including khaki pants. A nostalgic glimpse into postwar holiday life, perfect for documentaries, editorial content, and retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 6s
Starting Price: $188 USD
Clip ID: 73401338

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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