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D.R. Pollak and Son, Wien, Austro-Hungary, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
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D.R. Pollak and Son, Wien, Austro-Hungary, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
D.R. Pollak and Son, Wien, Austro-Hungary, between 1895 and 1910
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Austria Hungary Austro Hungarian Cash Register Customer Shop Assistant Shop Counter Shop Floor Shop Owner Shop Worker Shopkeeper Store Vienna Vienna Austria Europe Women At Work Dry Goods Dry Plate Negative Glass 8 X 10 In
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This photograph, taken between 1895 and 1910, showcases the bustling interior of D.R. Pollak and Son, a dry goods shop located in Wien, Austria-Hungary. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the daily life of a turn-of-the-century European store. At the heart of the shop, a shopkeeper diligently tends to a cash register, exchanging money with a customer. Nearby, a shop assistant sorts through piles of foodstuffs, while another woman works behind the counter, perhaps measuring out ingredients or helping a customer select items. The shop floor is filled with a variety of goods, from dried fruits and spices to canned foods and household essentials. The atmosphere is lively and productive, with the warm glow of the shop's interior contrasting with the crisp, monochromatic tones of the photograph. The shop's wooden shelves and ornate displays add to the sense of tradition and heritage, while the shopkeepers and assistants go about their work with practiced efficiency. This image, from the Library of Congress, offers a fascinating window into the past, allowing us to explore the world of a 19th-century Austrian dry goods shop and the people who worked and shopped there. The photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of history and the power of a single image to transport us across time and place.
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