Man working in a backyard tree, suburban Illinois, c.1962.
1962 · Illinois, United States
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Man pausing in suburban backyard, c.1962 — Illinois, 1962
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- 1962
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- Illinois, United States
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- Still 4 · 4.60s into the source clip
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Man pauses near a tree in suburban backyard, c.1962 Illinois; white ball, white fence posts, and residential house visible in background.
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Source footage and archive context
Illinois USA-1962: Man Using Pole to Trim Tree Branches
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Source format: 8mm.
Browse the collection: 1962 Illinois.
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Location documentation · estimated
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Source reel 2325
Reel label: glenn t evans
Year note: 1962
Location note: moline illinois
Period detail
Clothing styles (white collared shirt, dark trousers) and gray-sided single-family residential architecture are consistent with early 1960s suburban USA.
Film character
Moderate 8mm grain with warm color shift and soft edges; bright midday sun causes slight overexposure on the white shirt, adding authentic vintage texture.
Historical context
Backyard tree maintenance and family outdoor activity were common weekend rituals in postwar Midwest suburbs; the setting reflects mid-century residential life consistent with 1960s Illinois.
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Adult figures appear from behind or at distance; a smaller figure may also be present — confirm with a rights specialist before editorial or commercial use.
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