Poster Print : Shopping queue 1948
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Shopping queue 1948
Lining up to get some fresh fruit, Malmo, Sweden 1948. Date: 1948
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Media ID 7211911
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Queue Queueing Queues Shopping Shortage Swedish
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This particular piece, titled "Shopping Queue 1948," showcases an evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the charm of a bygone era as you see the lined-up shoppers in Malmo, Sweden, eagerly awaiting their turn to purchase some fresh fruit in 1948. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your space with this stunning poster print."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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
This evocative photograph captures the essence of rationing and scarcity during the post-war years in Sweden. Taken in Malmo in 1948, the image shows a long queue of people patiently waiting their turn to purchase fresh fruit from a local shop. The 1940s had left many European countries, including Sweden, grappling with food shortages and economic instability. Rationing, which had been introduced during the war to ensure fair distribution of scarce resources, continued long after the conflict had ended. The scene is one of quiet determination and resilience, as the men and women in the queue, dressed in their best coats and hats, wait their turn to buy a precious few apples or oranges for their families. The shopkeeper, visible through the open door, carefully checks the ration books of each customer, ensuring that everyone adheres to the strict regulations. Despite the hardships, there is a sense of community and solidarity in the queue. People lean in to chat with their neighbors, children play at the feet of their mothers, and everyone seems to understand the importance of waiting their turn. The simple act of buying fresh fruit becomes a shared experience, a reminder of the importance of coming together in times of need. This poignant image offers a glimpse into a moment in history when the basic necessities of life were not guaranteed, and the simple pleasure of buying fresh fruit required patience, perseverance, and a spirit of unity. The queue in Malmo in 1948 is a powerful reminder of the resilience and fortitude of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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