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The effects of WW1 on French Food Prices - AFTER (2 / 2)
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The effects of WW1 on French Food Prices - AFTER (2 / 2)
The Household Accounts The effects of the First World War on French Food Prices - in 1918 (2/2) Date: circa 1918
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Accounting Accounts Bags Commerce Cost Desperation Difficulty Effect Effects Expense Expensive Household Housewife Inflated Inflation List Luxuries Money Poor Poverty Price Prices Rags Shopping Supplies Weekly Hyper Necessities
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of French household budgeting during the aftermath of World War I, as depicted in "The Household Accounts" from circa 1918. The image shows a housewife carefully reviewing her weekly shopping list and calculating the exorbitant costs of essential supplies. The First World War had a profound impact on French food prices, with inflation and supply shortages causing an unprecedented rise in the cost of necessities. The photograph is a stark contrast to the pre-war era, when luxuries were affordable and shopping was a leisurely activity. Now, the housewife faces the daunting task of affording basic items such as bread, meat, and vegetables. The prices listed on her shopping list are inflated beyond recognition, with some items costing several times their pre-war value. The effects of the war on food prices were felt deeply throughout French society, with the poor and working classes being hit hardest. Rags and rationing became the norm, as people struggled to make ends meet. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the desperation and difficulty faced by families during this period, as they tried to maintain a semblance of normalcy amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the war. The image also highlights the broader economic and commercial effects of the war, with commerce and industry struggling to adapt to the new reality of inflated prices and supply shortages. The photograph is a poignant and historical snapshot of a critical moment in French history, one that continues to resonate with us today as we reflect on the far-reaching consequences of conflict on everyday life.
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