A child swings forward on a metal swing set, framed by leafy branches, circa 1976.
1976 · United States
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At the top of the arc, a child stretches out on the right-hand swing beside the house, 1976
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- 1976
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- United States
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- Still 2 · 2.27s into the source clip
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Child at the top of a swing arc with a long wooded ridge behind, rural United States yard, circa 1976.
The source is catalogued as Super8 home movie. This frame appears 2.27 seconds into the clip. Watch the source footage below to see the surrounding action.
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Source footage and archive context
United States-1976: Two Children Swinging High on a Backyard Swing Set Below a Wooded Ridge
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Source format: Super8 home movie.
Browse the collection: 1970s collection.
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Period detail
The metal A-frame swing set with glider seats, clapboard siding and the Super 8 colour rendition may show a mid-1970s American family yard.
Film character
Super 8 grain, a strong blue-violet colour shift, deep shadows on the lawn and motion blur on the swinging children give the shot a period home-movie texture.
Historical context
Mass-produced metal swing sets were a common fixture of American family yards in this period, and the clip shows one in a hilly rural setting.
Research note
The film's copyright and the likeness of the identifiable minors are separate matters, and the private house and yard are visible, so releases should be considered for each use.
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