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): Man Wearing Striped Shirt And Glasses Sits Next To Window Talking
New York (1948): Family Members Of Varying Ages Sit Together At A Dining Table
New York (1948): Home Video Of Dinner Party Guest Eating And Enjoying Drinks
New York (1948): Family Lunch Very Lively On Fraternization Day For Good News
New York (1948): Boy Wearing Blue Shirt And Yellow Birthday Hat Talks To Kids
New York (1948): Yellow Birthday Hat Falls Off Head Of Boy Wearing Blue Shirt
New York (1948): Kids Gathered Around The Table Celebrating Party
New York (1948): Kids Sitting Around The Table With Party Hats Celebrating A Party
New York (1948): A Group Of Friends Enjoy The Party
New York (1948): Group Celebration Party Where Some Old And Young Peoples Are
New York (1948): Grandparents Out Celebrating With Good Drinks Hats Fun And Family
New York (1948): Kids Sit At Table Waiting For Food At Birthday Party
New York (1948): Group Of People And Kids Gathered Around Celebrating A Party Or
New York (1948): Family Birthday Party With Food And Drinks For Happy Guests By
New York (1948): Man Blows Out Birthday Candles
New York (1948): Family Reunion For Celebration With Many Friends At A Decorated
New York (1948): Outdoor Gathering Of People All Talking Or Walking Around In The
New York (1948): Decade 40´S Girls Walking With Beautiful Dresses
New York (1948): Family Going For A Walk While Toddler Learns To Ride A Tricycle
New York (1948): A Small Kid Having Fun On A Bicycle A Group Of People Wave
New York (1948): Fellow Dressed In Black Turns His Chair Smiles Looks At Woman Who
New York (1948): Group Of Family And Friends Outside Your Home On A Family Leisure
New York (1948): Two Kids One Boy And One Girl Swinging On A Swing Together
New York (1948): Two Kids Having Fun Swinging On A Playground Swing Set
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.