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): Boy And Girl Playing On The Playground On A Swing
New York (1948): Children Swinging On A Swing
New York (1948): Two Kids On A Swing Set Sitting On A Two Seat Swing
New York (1948): Two Children Swinging On An Outdoor Playset And A Cutaway Shot Of
New York (1948): Father And Daughter Play In Amateur Family Leisure Video On
New York (1948): Two Women Pose With Children Outside While A Man Stands Nearby
New York (1948): Group Of People Hanging Out On A Porch
New York (1948): Family Gathered On The Balcony Of Their Residence On A Holiday
New York (1948): Family Enjoying Summer Evenings
New York (1948): Family Chatting Animatedly Outside The Reside Family Chatting
New York (1948): Kid Showing Off A Mouse Costume With Curly Tail Surprise
New York (1948): Boys Dressed Like Cats And Playing To Be One Funny Moments
New York (1948): Two Little Girls Crawling On The Wild Grass
New York (1948): Two Children In Costumes Crawl Towards The Camera On The Grass
New York (1948): It Looks Like An Older Woman Is Walking Towards A Younger Lady To
New York (1948): Woman Walking Through Garden With Plants And Flowers In Sunny Day
New York (1948): Woman In Blue Surrounded By Flowers
New York (1948): One Lady Walks Toward Camera And Smiles Before Another Lady Walks
New York (1948): Woman Who Appears To Be A Mother Is Showing Someone Around Her
New York (1948): Women Talking To Camera Person While Standing Next To Flowers
New York (1948): Woman Walking A Path And Reminiscing Of Walking It Years Ago With
New York (1948): Two Sisters Holding Brothers Hands As They Walk With Him Towards
New York (1948): Girl Wearing Blue Dress Runs Toward Camera On A Clear Day
New York (1948): Children Playing Together With The Family Cat Outside Of Home
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.