Vintage Stock Footage
1948 Washington DC
30 clips filmed in Washington DC in 1948, 5 to 27 seconds long. These clips are licensed through Pond5; Stockfilm does not hold direct-license masters for this set yet.
Licensed through Pond5 · no direct-license masters for this set yet
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1948: bear sitting and observing in a caged area with rocky background
1948: several whitetail bucks, doe, and fawns walking around on a paved area
1948: mother and her two children sitting on a park bench on a windy day.
1948: monkeys in a large enclosure performing stunts like riding a tricycle
1948: father and children enjoying the day together, sitting on a park bench.
1948: how long do you want me to stand here for you to take this picture? boy
30 of these clips are licensed through a partner marketplace. Search 1948 Washington DC on Pond5 or on Shutterstock, or request specific footage.
What is on the reels
The subjects tagged most often across the 30 clips on this page, with how many clips carry each tag.
- people21
- children11
- boy9
- girl9
- park9
- zoo9
- trees8
- animals7
- wildlife7
- enjoying6
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1948 Washington DC footage is available?
30 clips of home movie footage filmed in Washington DC in 1948, scanned from original 8mm reels. The subjects tagged most often across these clips are people, children, boy, girl and park.
What format was 1948 Washington DC footage shot on?
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?
None yet. All 30 clips on this page are licensed through Pond5; each clip page links to its Pond5 listing.
Can I license 1948 Washington DC stock footage commercially?
Yes, through Pond5. Open any clip on this page for its Pond5 listing and license terms. Contact Stockfilm if you need a direct-license shortlist for this location and year.
Where can I download 1948 Washington DC archival footage?
Open a clip page and follow its Pond5 link; Pond5 delivers the download after purchase.