Vintage Stock Footage
1949 New York
242 clips filmed in New York during 1949, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
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New York (1949): Young Dark Haired Female With Braids Rubs Eyes While In Water;
New York (1949): Woman Plays With Her Daughter On Toy In Sunny And Hot Day
New York (1949): A Mother And Her Little Girl Swinging On A Swing Smiling And
New York (1949): A Women And A Baby On A Swing Set During The Day While It Being
New York (1949): Mom And Daughter Swinging On A Playground Swing
New York (1949): Mom Sitting On Swing Holding Her Daughter Swinging With Each
New York (1949): Man Wearing White Shirt Swings Girl Sitting Lap On A Clear Day
New York (1949): Father Holding His Daughter As They Swing On The Swing
New York (1949): Having A Good Time With My Drink
New York (1949): Woman Participates In Lively Conversation During Family Meal With
New York (1949): A Young Couple At A Romantic Dinner With Wine Toasting For Their
New York (1949): Friends Hanging Out Drinking Laughing Enjoying Company And
New York (1949): Man Shows Big Smile Then Camera Moves To Lighting And Artwork
New York (1949): Elegance At Its Finest
New York (1949): The Touching Home Interview With The Sweet Lady Talking About Her
New York (1949): A Baby Still Learning To Crawl Makes Her Way To Parent
New York (1949): There's A Lamp And A Picture Sitting On A Table And I Some Pretty
New York (1949): People Walking On A Dock Watching Boats Pass By In The Ocean
New York (1949): Old Footage Of Man In A Vintage Possibly American Home
New York (1949): Painting Of Trees And Small Silver Lamp Sitting On Wooden Console
New York (1949): View Of Brown Console Table With Green And White Chair
New York (1949): Woman Wearing Black Dress Shoes Black And Gold Ring And Brown
New York (1949): Decorated Wall With The Painting Of A Landscape And Lit Lamp
New York (1949): Person Sitting In Living Room At Night Listening To Radio
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1949 New York footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1949 New York home movies on 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1949 New York footage shot on?
1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932, and on 16mm. Super 8 did not exist yet. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1949 New York stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
Where can I download 1949 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.