Close view of cherry blossoms and buds filling the frame.
1943 · Washington, DC, United States
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Blossoms and branches spread across the final frame of the short spring view — Washington, DC, 1943
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- 1943
- Location
- Washington, DC, United States
- Image
- Still 4 · 4.60s into the source clip
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1943 Washington, DC frame showing cherry blossoms in bloom, dark branch lines, and pale sky in warm home-movie color.
The source is catalogued as 8mm home movie. This frame appears 4.60 seconds into the clip. Watch the source footage below to see the surrounding action.
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1943 · Washington, DC, United States
Still image · $49
Source footage and archive context
Washington DC USA-1943: Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom
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Source format: 8mm.
Browse the collection: 1943 Washington DC.
Date documentation · estimated
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 documentation · estimated
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.
Source reel 1719
Year note: 1942-1943
Location note: washington dc,baltimore
Period detail
The visible scene shows cherry blossoms on dark branches, with the 1943 date and Washington, DC location supported by clip metadata rather than identifiable landmarks.
Film character
The 8mm image has warm faded color, visible grain, slight softness, uneven exposure, and handheld framing that read as original physical-film texture.
Historical context
The clip offers a non-event view of spring bloom in Washington, DC during the 1940s, emphasizing everyday observation rather than civic ceremony.
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No people, logos, or private property are visible, but users should still confirm copyright, source permissions, and any location-specific use needs.
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