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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Long Island New York (1948): Boat Sailing Down A Blue Lake With A Waving American
Long Island New York (1948): Flag Behind A Boat That Is Being Driven By An Ocean
Long Island New York (1948): Flag Of The United States On A Ship
Long Island New York (1948): American Flag Flying Over A Battleship On The Open
New York (1948): A Man And Woman Are Walking In Open Space Around Their Home
New York (1948): Two Kids Sitting On Water Floats Playing On A Lake Having Fun
New York (1948): Three Kids Joining Hands Together And Walking Somewhere
New York (1948): Kids Playing With The Sand Putting It In Buckets To Make
New York (1948): Girl In Cat Costume Poses Alone And Again With Girl In Mouse
New York (1948): Two Women Are Walking Out Of Car With Smiling Face
New York (1948): Woman In The External Area Of ââHer Residence Accompanies The
New York (1948): Learn To Ride A Bike
New York (1948): Trees And Houses And Water Front With Lounge Chairs
New York (1948): Camera Pans From Left To Right Across Body Of Water And Beach
New York (1948): An Island For Lovers Families And Friends For An Exciting Fun
New York (1948): Passing View Of Blue Ocean Water And Tan Object On A Clear Day
New York (1948): Footage Of Islands Shot From Boat Roaming And Sailing Near Land
New York (1948): Ghost Like Sea Water Very Fearing Video
New York (1948): Footage Shot From Deck Of Ship While At Sea Ship Moves Up And
New York (1948): Filming The Waves Rock The Boat On A Day At Sea A Little Rough
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.