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Store Interior - Waste No Food, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Store Interior - Waste No Food, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Store Interior - Waste No Food, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Store Interior - Waste No Food, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Store Interior.'Waste No Food, 1917 or 1918. Wartime poster: Household Waste about 700 Million Dollars...Food is wasted when anything edible is allowed to go to the garbage pail or allowed to spoil for lack of proper handling...[When] we eat more than our bodies need for growth and repair and to supply energy for our work...Demonstrate Thrift in your Home - make saving, rather than spending, your social standard...U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Store Interior - 'Waste Not Food,' 1917 or 1918: A Call to Economy and Thrift during the First World War. This evocative photograph, titled 'Store Interior - Waste Not Food,' was captured by the renowned photography studio, Harris & Ewing, in the United States during the First World War era, around 1917 or 1918. The image is a poignant reminder of the wartime efforts to reduce food waste and promote thriftiness on the American home front. The photograph depicts a grocer's shop interior, filled with an array of fresh produce, dairy products, and pantry staples. A large, eye-catching poster dominates the scene, urging customers to 'Demonstrate Thrift in your Home - make saving, rather than spending, your social standard.' The poster, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, emphasizes the importance of minimizing household waste, which was estimated to amount to around 700 million dollars at the time. The poster illustrates various ways in which food was being wasted, such as overeating, allowing food to spoil, and throwing away edible leftovers. It encourages consumers to adopt economical practices, such as planning meals, using leftovers creatively, and buying only what was necessary. The image features a man, dressed in work clothes and wearing braces, carefully examining the produce on display. He wears a simple apron, signifying his role as a thrifty and responsible consumer. The photograph captures the spirit of the time, as Americans were called upon to make sacrifices and contribute to the war effort in any way they could, including by reducing food waste in their own homes. The 'Store Interior - Waste Not Food' photograph is an essential piece of American social history, offering a glimpse into the daily life and values of the era. It serves as a reminder of the importance of mindful consumption and the role that individual actions can play in larger societal issues.
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