The hotel name and decorative emblem fill the frame.
1962 · Calcutta, India
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Close framing on the Oriental Hotel sign and decorative upper facade — Calcutta, 1962
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- 1962
- Location
- Calcutta, India
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- Still 1 · 0.40s into the source clip
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1962 Calcutta 8mm frame showing the Oriental Hotel name beneath an ornate facade with a sun emblem and balconies behind it.
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A wider view places the hotel facade above the street frontage.
1962 · Calcutta, India
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The hotel exterior is seen from farther back with street-level activity below.
1962 · Calcutta, India
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Source footage and archive context
Calcutta India-1962: Oriental Hotel Sign and Street Scene
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Source format: 8mm.
Browse the collection: 1962 Calcutta India.
Date documentation · estimated
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Source reel 1399
Reel label: feb
Year note: 1962
Location note: india,calcuta,bengali
Period detail
The ornate hotel sign, facade lettering, awnings, umbrellas, and 8mm color stock support a mid-century visitor view of Calcutta.
Film character
The footage has soft handheld framing, visible grain, gate edges, light scratches, and faded color typical of scanned 8mm home movies.
Historical context
The clip records a public-facing hotel facade and nearby street activity, offering visual context for urban hospitality and travel in 1962 Calcutta.
Research note
Oriental Hotel signage is visible and people appear at a distance, so copyright, trademark, likeness, and location identification should be reviewed separately.
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