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): A Windy Day Of Boating With Family And Friends On The Lake
New York (1948): People Take A Ride On A Red And White Motorboat In Open Ocean
New York (1948): Red And White Boat Sails Along Body Of Water Front Of Boat Raised
New York (1948): The Bow Of A Ship Covered With Antennas And Rigging Plows Through
New York (1948): The Front End Of A Boat Moving Through The Water With Big Waves
New York (1948): Traveling By A Ship
New York (1948): Sailing On A Blue Ocean Waves Crashing Against The Boat Vintage
New York (1948): The Video Shows The Image Of A Boat Sailing On The High Seas
New York (1948): The View From A The Bow Of A Boat That Is Sailing Through Mildly
New York (1948): Ship Sailing On Sea With Clear View Of Ocean On Daylight
New York (1948): View Of Rough Blue Ocean Water Waves On A Cloudy Day
New York (1948): A Ship Beginning To Sink In The Rough Ocean
New York (1948): Boat On The Ocean In Rough Seas
New York (1948): Waves In The Ocean Shown With A Grainy Box Film
New York (1948): Deep Blue Ocean With Strong Waves
New York (1948): Bird Flying Free Blue Sky Alive Above Clear New Done
Long Island New York (1948): Happy Family In The Water With A Canoe Searching For
Long Island New York (1948): Fisherman Pulling His Catch Of The Day From Boat To
Long Island New York (1948): A Man In White Shorts With A Fishing Pole And Some
Long Island New York (1948): Shirtless Man On A Boat Playfully Fishing On The Lake
Long Island New York (1948): Man In Swimsuit And Captain Hat Tries To Reel In Big
Long Island New York (1948): Fisherman Line
Long Island New York (1948): Yellow Gum On A Metal Strip In The Dark In Front Of A
Long Island New York (1948): View Of Yellow And White Object On A Sunny Day
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.