48 Photos Depicting What American Grocery Stores Looked Like Throughout the Decades

Contrary to the 1950s American suburban dream filled with housebound housewives, the reality was different. In this era, 30% to 40% of the workforce were hardworking women, dispelling common misconceptions.

While fewer than today and typically older, women without children made significant contributions to the workforce. One vivid image captures a woman diligently scanning items like cornflakes and milk at a local supermarket.