Fine Art Print : A help yourself grocery
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
A help yourself grocery
Photograph taken from a United States supermarket in 1948, where Britains queues and rations are unknown. The concept of the supermarket where all manner of goods could be bought in one place, without the assistance of a shop keeper, and then paid for at a checkout, was first introduced in America where rationing did not feature following World War II. This picture was one of a series taken in an A&P supermarket; Americas largest chain begun in 1937 and with 1670 supermarkets by 1948
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Media ID 4370760
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1670 1948 Assistance Begun Bought Chain Concept Feature Goods Grocery Introduced Keeper Largest Manner Paid Queues Rationing Rations Supermarket Supermarkets 1937
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the charm of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Help Yourself Grocery" by Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to a time of innovation and abundance. Taken in a US supermarket in 1948, this photograph showcases the novelty of a place where Britons' queues and rations were unknown. Experience the joy of collecting history and adding a touch of nostalgia to your space with our high-quality, museum-grade Fine Art Prints.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 55.9cm x 42cm (22" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A New Era of Consumer Freedom: An Unforgettable 1948 Moment in American Supermarket History" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a pivotal moment in American retail history, taken in a United States supermarket in 1948. The image stands in stark contrast to the familiar scenes of long queues and rationing that dominated Britain during the same post-World War II period. In this photograph, the concept of a self-service supermarket where an array of goods could be bought and paid for without the assistance of a shopkeeper had taken root, first introduced in the United States where rationing was unknown. The photograph is part of a series documenting an A&P supermarket, America's largest chain, which began in 1937 and boasted an impressive 1,670 supermarkets by 1948. The advent of self-service supermarkets marked a significant shift in consumer culture, offering the freedom to browse and select items at one's leisure. This new shopping experience, a far cry from the traditional, assisted purchasing model, was a testament to the burgeoning American economy and the post-war optimism that characterized the era. The photograph's historical significance lies in its depiction of a transformative moment in the retail landscape. The image invites us to reflect on the evolution of consumer culture, the democratization of shopping, and the impact of technological innovations on the way we purchase goods. This powerful photograph, with its timeless composition and poignant context, serves as a reminder of the past while offering a glimpse into the future.
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