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Hot chestnuts are not enough to keep warm in Vienna. They struggle to keep warm
Hot chestnuts are not enough to keep warm in Vienna. They struggle to keep warm on the corner. Its hot chestnuts for the traffic police. Its fur coats for the gents. The women drink hot coffee. even they have a shield from the biting wind. Vienna, Austria. February 1954
Freddie Reed
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Vienna
Austria
DM E747
Media ID 21804849
© Mirrorpix
1954 Austria Cold Posters Selling Street Vendor Chestnuts Sell Vienna
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In this print taken in Vienna, Austria in February 1954, the struggle to keep warm during a biting winter is vividly captured. The corner of a bustling street becomes a battleground against the cold as people employ various methods to combat the freezing temperatures. While hot chestnuts are being sold by a street vendor, their warmth proves insufficient for those passing by. Traffic police officers find solace in these steaming treats while donning fur coats that shield them from the harsh wind. Men on the streets wrap themselves tightly in their own fur coats, determined to brave the elements. The women of Vienna seek refuge from the chilly air with cups of hot coffee, providing some respite from the bone-chilling weather. Even they have found ways to protect themselves from nature's wrath – perhaps through scarves or hats that act as shields against icy gusts. This snapshot freezes a moment in time when survival meant more than just enduring low temperatures; it required resourcefulness and adaptation. It serves as a reminder of how communities come together during challenging times and showcases Vienna's resilience amidst harsh winters. Freddie Reed's photograph transports us back to an era where simple pleasures like warm food and drinks were cherished luxuries amid wintry conditions. It encapsulates both the struggles faced by individuals on this walking street scene and their determination to persevere despite adversity.
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