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Yes! We Have No Bananas
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Yes! We Have No Bananas
Yes! We Have No Bananas. A music sheet cover showing a fruit and vegetable seller who is sorry, but he has no bananas today! He holds out his hands and shrugs in front of his shop. Date: 1920s
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Bananas Boxes Green Grocer Moustache Produce Seller Sheet Spots Spotted Spotty Stall Stock Striped Stripes Stripy Today Turban
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage photograph captures the essence of a 1920s green grocer, dejectedly displaying his wares to customers with a resigned shrug and apologetic expression. The music sheet cover in the foreground adds an intriguing layer to the scene, as it showcases the title "Yes! We Have No Bananas." The fruit and vegetable seller, dressed in traditional attire with a long moustache, turban, and colorful striped costume, exudes a sense of authenticity that transports us back in time. The vibrant produce displayed on his stall, including spotted and stripy fruits and vegetables, contrasts beautifully against the green backdrop of his shop. The empty boxes and bare spots on his shelves further emphasize the scarcity of bananas that day. The atmosphere is one of bustling activity and trade, as customers continue to browse and haggle over prices. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of food markets and the importance of fresh produce in our daily lives. The 1920s, a decade marked by economic prosperity and cultural innovation, is brought to life through the details of this image. The combination of the music sheet cover and the scene before us creates a compelling narrative that speaks to the human experience and the enduring nature of commerce.
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