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War 1939-1940. Rationing - cutting out the coupons for sugar at the grocer s. 8
War 1939-1940.
Rationing - cutting out the coupons for sugar at the grocer s.
8 January 1940
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Media ID 11029775
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1940s Cutting Nineteen Forties Second World War Shopping Twenties World War Two Ww2 Wwii World War Two Alfieri Nineteen Twenties Ration Book Scissors Shop Keeper Till
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, taken by Alfieri in January 1940, transports us back to the challenging times of World War II. Titled "War 1939-1940. Rationing - cutting out the coupons for sugar at the grocer's" it offers a glimpse into the daily struggles faced by ordinary people during this tumultuous period. The image captures a scene inside a local grocery store, where customers are diligently engaged in cutting out their precious sugar coupons from ration books. With Europe embroiled in war, resources were scarce and rationing became an essential measure to ensure fair distribution among the population. In this snapshot of history, we witness individuals carefully wielding scissors as they detach these valuable coupons. The shopkeeper stands behind his till, overseeing the process with a sense of duty and empathy towards his customers' needs. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth and nostalgia to this photograph, emphasizing both the gravity of wartime circumstances and the resilience displayed by those living through it. It serves as a poignant reminder of how communities came together to navigate adversity during one of humanity's darkest chapters. Alfieri's lens has frozen this moment in time forever – an enduring testament to sacrifice, resourcefulness, and unity amidst hardship. This photograph is not just an artifact; it is a powerful visual narrative that continues to resonate with audiences today as we reflect on our shared history.
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