A Woman Making Ice Cubes

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A Woman Making Ice Cubes

United States: c. 1945. A housewife puts an ice cube tray into the freezer section of her refrigerator

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Media ID 9706605

© Underwood Archives/UIG

1940s 1945 25 30 Years Appliances Caucasian Appearance Cold Cooling Daytime Home Making Homemaking Household Housewife Kitchen Kitchens Monochromatic Monochrome One Woman Only Refrigerator Freezer Housework Ice Cubes

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This print takes us back to the year 1945, capturing a slice of everyday life in mid-century America. In this vintage kitchen scene, we see a housewife diligently attending to her household duties. With focused determination, she carefully places an ice cube tray into the freezer section of her refrigerator. The image exudes a sense of simplicity and nostalgia, reminding us of a time when making ice cubes was not as effortless as it is today. This snapshot freezes a moment in history when refrigerators were becoming more common in American homes, revolutionizing the way people stored and preserved their food. The monochromatic composition adds depth to the photograph, emphasizing the stark contrast between light and shadow within the kitchen space. The horizontal orientation allows our eyes to wander through every detail: from the neatly organized appliances on the countertop to the subtle signs of wear on the woman's hands. In this domestic setting, we witness one woman's dedication to maintaining her home with grace and efficiency. It serves as a reminder of countless women who played crucial roles in shaping households during that era. As we gaze upon this historical gem captured by Underwood Archives for Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported back in time—immersing ourselves in an era where even mundane tasks like making ice cubes held significance within daily routines.

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