With the passage of time, many of the once familiar daily groceries have gradually faded out of our lives. However, 40 years ago, these daily groceries sold in supply and marketing cooperatives were an indispensable part of people's lives.
They have accompanied generations through countless ordinary and warm days, leaving many good memories. 40 years ago, the supply and marketing cooperatives sold 20 daily groceries, all of whom knew each other at least 45 years old. Let's reminisce about those lost times and feel the nostalgic feelings.
1: Enamel washbasin. Enamel washbasins were one of the essential daily necessities for every family in that era. It is durable, brightly colored, and is often a good helper for housewives.
2: An aluminum lunch box. Aluminum lunch boxes were an essential tool for students to go to school in those days. It is lightweight and easy to carry, with good heat preservation effect, which is a good choice for students to bring meals.
3: Flared pants are the fashion representatives of that era. From the hem to the waistband, it gradually widens like a flare. Wearing bell bottoms and stepping on "high heels" became the most popular outfit at that time.
4: Ceramic teacup. Ceramic teacups were an essential utensils for people to taste tea in that era. It has a delicate texture and beautiful patterns, and is often used to drink a variety of famous teas.
5: Aluminum thermos. Aluminum hot water bottles were an essential appliance for heating and storing water in those days. It is durable, insulates well, and is often used to store hot water or heat the house.
6: A wooden abacus. The wooden abacus was an essential tool for people in those days. It has a simple structure and is easy to operate, which is a good helper for merchants to calculate their accounts.
7: Malt milk essence was a "luxury" of that era. Whenever a guest comes to the house, or the child is sick, the parents will make a cup of malt milk essence, which has a strong sweetness, which is the most innocent taste of that era.
8: Sewing machine. In those days, sewing machines were one of the essential household appliances in every home. It can be used not only to sew clothes, but also to repair household items. Whenever a garment was torn or something needed to be repaired, my mother would take out her sewing machine and get busy.
9: Matches. Matches were the most common in those days. It is usually made of wood with matchsticks inside. Whenever it is time to light a candle or a stove, people take out a wooden matchbox and take out the matches.
10: Honeycomb coal stove. The honeycomb coal stove was one of the common heating tools of that era. It is usually made of cast iron, and honeycomb coal can be placed inside for combustion. Whenever winter comes, people use honeycomb coal stoves to heat their homes or boil hot water.
11: An old-fashioned flashlight. The old-fashioned flashlight was one of the common lighting tools of that era. It usually consists of a battery and a light bulb, making it lightweight and easy to carry. Whenever lighting is needed at night, people use old-fashioned flashlights to illuminate the darkness.
12: Vintage accordion. The vintage accordion was one of the common instruments of that era. It is usually made of wood, metal, and leather and can play great music. At festivals and gatherings, people use the old-fashioned accordion to play upbeat tunes.
13: Vintage oil lamps. In the days when there were no electric lights, oil lamps were the main means of lighting. It usually consists of a glass lampshade, an oil jug, and a wick. When night comes, people light oil lamps to bring a ray of light to their homes.
14: Seagull Shampoo Shampoo, the seagull shampoo of the last century is a memory for many people. It was popular for its unique fragrance and excellent cleaning effect, and became the first choice of families at that time. Seagull Shampoo Balm is simple in packaging and easy to use, effectively cleansing the scalp and hair. For the people of that era, Seagull Shampoo was not only a shampoo product, but also a symbol of lifestyle.
15: Plastic sandals, in those days, plastic sandals were one of the must-haves for people in summer. While plastic sandals are lightweight and comfortable, they can easily grind your feet during wear.
Whenever they put on plastic sandals, people feel some discomfort on the soles of their feet. This is because plastic sandals have a stiff texture and the soles are not designed to fit the foot shape well. After walking or standing for a long time, the soles of the feet are prone to wear and pain.
16: Twenty-eight bicycles, which carry many people's childhood and youth. The Erba bicycle, as the name suggests, is that the wheel diameter of the bicycle is 28 inches, which is suitable for adults to ride. In those days, the 28 bicycle was one of the main means of transportation for people to travel. Whether it's going to school, going to work, shopping or playing, people will ride 28 bicycles through the streets of the city.
The two-eight bike has a simple structure, but it is very durable. Its frame is usually made of steel, and the wheels are made of rubber. The bike's chains and gears are designed to make it a very smooth ride.
17: Cigarettes. When I was a child, the cigarettes that adults smoked were brands such as Fengshou, Datieqiao, Donghai, Tuanjie and River Crossing. These cigarettes were very popular in those days, and people often shared and tasted them at gatherings or social occasions. Today, these brands have faded into obscurity, but they are still a symbol of that fond memory in our hearts.
18: Manual fader. Manual clippers, for many people, are a very memorable haircutting tool. Back then, it was common for barbershops to use manual clippers to cut customers' hair. This type of fader requires manual operation and requires a certain amount of skill and experience to use. If you are not careful, you will clip your hair.
19: The Book of Villains. The villain book was the treasure of the children of that era. Each book carries a story, a dream. They use simple pictures to tell one wonderful story after another.
20: New Year's paintings, which are essential items for the New Year every year. Every family will buy a New Year's picture and hang it on the wall to add a joyful touch to the New Year. The characters and landscapes painted in those years have become the objects of children's yearning.
Now, forty years later, we are no longer the younger versions of ourselves. Time flies, time flies, and those past days are gone. The past that we can't go back to, let us cherish the present even more. Those experiences and growth are precious treasures in our lives. Let's move forward and pursue a better future.