Original 1940's WW2 era American postcard "inflation is making everything go up around here" a woman in an urban street with her skirt being blown up, men gawping at her. Published by Asheville postcard company, Asheville, North Carolina,


In the US, prices surged after World War II ended. In 1947, inflation jumped to over 20 percent. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the rapid post-war inflationary episode was caused by the elimination of price controls, supply shortages, and pent-up demand. Source:


Size: 6960px × 4579px
Location: USA
Photo credit: © ThislifeThen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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