1948: A Body of Water with Waves and Whitecaps in New York

Year1948
Decade1940s
LocationNew York, United States
Duration12s
Price$199 USD
Collection1948 New York

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A Body of Water with Waves and Whitecaps in New York — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie clip from 1948 capturing a body of water in New York with rolling waves and whitecaps. The footage shows a moving boat navigating the choppy surface, with visible metal barriers and guardrails along the shoreline. The scene includes chairs and wires, suggesting a waterfront promenade or pier. The grainy, nostalgic quality of the 8mm film enhances the historic feel, offering authentic archival footage of mid-20th century New York waterfront life. Ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or retro-themed projects.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 12s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 69448983

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 2269 · 8mm · 3″ reel
Original reel label: wedding,decoration day,wj nolan jr
Reel-level year note: 1948
Reel-level location note: geneva new york
Date: 1948 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: New York, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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