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Workplace Snack Break
Filename: 990_16_3-Food-Rest-SC_11HR.jpg
Size: 4800 x 3746 (14.3MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Country: United States
© Underwood Archives/UIG
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Workplace Snack Break
United States: c. 1959. A man and a woman chat and eat by the snack vending machines in a facility
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Media ID 9737271
© Underwood Archives/UIG
1950s 1959 1960s 30 35 Years 35 40 Years B And W Casual Caucasian Appearance Chatting Couple Eating Employees Leaning Man And Woman Milk Monochromatic Monochrome Snacks Soft Drinks Talking Workers Automated Cafeteria Food Stand Snack Bar Vending Machines
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this black and white snapshot from the late 1950s, we are transported back to a quintessential American workplace snack break. The scene depicts a casual moment between two co-workers, a man and a woman, as they engage in friendly conversation while indulging in snacks by the vending machines. The monochromatic aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia and timelessness to the image, emphasizing its historical significance. Both individuals exude a classic caucasian appearance that was characteristic of the era. As we observe their relaxed posture, leaning against the snack bar, it is evident that this brief respite from work holds great importance for them. Their choice of food includes fresh fruit and milk alongside soft drinks - simple yet satisfying options available at that time. This photograph captures not only the essence of camaraderie among employees but also provides us with insight into workplace culture during this period. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when people took moments like these to connect with their colleagues on a personal level. Preserved by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group (UIG), this vintage print offers us an intriguing glimpse into history through its documentation of everyday life in mid-century America.
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