Exploring 20th-century shopping experience with vintage photos
Shopping in a bygone age
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Besides the obvious need to restock and replenish, we shop to acquire goods that provide enjoyment, assist with everyday life and activities, or meet a cultural expectation (for example, gift-giving). And we've been doing this for centuries.
Check out this gallery for a nostalgic throwback to the 20th century, and take a look at how we shopped then, and the goods and services available.
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