Vintage Stock Footage
1948 New York
428 clips filmed in New York in 1948, from 2 source reels, 5 to 6 seconds long. Every clip on this page licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free.
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New York (1948): Children Eating Lunch In A Park
New York (1948): Women In Colorful Scarves Child In Hat Eating A Treat Outside On
New York (1948): A Family Of Four People Sit Outside At A Table Eating Ice Cream
New York (1948): Woman Sticking Her Tongue Out At The Camera Girl In Red Coat
New York (1948): A Girl With Black Dress And Black Hair Is Dancing In The Room
New York (1948): Flares With Bokeh Effect - Man Walking With His Little Daughter
New York (1948): Brother And Sister Spend A Lovely Afternoon Together During The
New York (1948): Older Boy Sits With Little Girl Then Demonstrates Mid-Century
New York (1948): Bike Safety On Public Streets In A Mid-Century American Suburban
New York (1948): Two Kids On One Bicycle In Front Of A House
New York (1948): Kids Playing On A Bike And Walking In The Yard
New York (1948): Children Strolling Along The Sidewalk On A Sunny And Hot Day
New York (1948): Family Movie Of Kids On Swing Outside During A Sunny Day
New York (1948): Grandparents Pushing Grandchildren On Swings
New York (1948): Homemade Video Parent Playing With Their Kids On The Playground
New York (1948): Mother And Daughter Play On The Swings Then Daughter Plays With
New York (1948): Three Children Sitting And Scooping Mud Into A Cooking Pot
New York (1948): Kids Sitting On The Sand Playing With It And Having Fun
New York (1948): Little Girls Wearing Dresses Smiling And Having Fun Playing In
New York (1948): Kids Sitting On The Grass Smiling And Playing
New York (1948): Kids Playing With The Sand Putting It In Buckets To Make
New York (1948): Kids Playing In The Mud And On A Swing Set Near A House
New York (1948): Hanging In The Sun
New York (1948): Couple Have Fun In The Outdoor Area Of ââResidence With Their
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 428 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people218
- water97
- nature73
- boat66
- man56
- family44
- sea43
- transportation42
- fun41
- objects40
Source reels
2 physical reels behind this page. Years and places are quoted as written on the reel record where one exists.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1948 New York footage is available?
428 clips of home movie footage filmed in New York in 1948, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, water, nature, boat and man.
What format was 1948 New York footage shot on?
The source reels behind this page are Standard 8mm (2 reels). 1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm. Super 8 did not exist until 1965. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while keeping the film grain.
How many of these clips can I license directly?
All 428. Each one licenses directly from Stockfilm for $149, royalty-free, with the 4K master delivered after checkout.
Which reels did this footage come from?
2 physical source reels, including reels 2269 and 1072. Each reel page lists the film gauge, reel size, and the years and places written on the original reel where that record exists.
Can I license 1948 New York stock footage commercially?
428 clips on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm. Commercial use, including advertising and branded content, applies only to clips marked Commercial; clips marked Editorial only are limited to documentary, news, educational, internal and organic social use. Each clip page and grid card shows the status.
Where can I download 1948 New York archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.