Refrigerator shoppers--Westlake, California 1956

"Refrigerator shoppers--Westlake, California" is a 1956 black and white photograph by Robert Frank, documenting a scene inside a Coldspot appliance showroom. The image portrays the consumerist culture of the 1950s with its focus on new technologies like refrigerators and a focus on the "American Dream." The photo's stark composition and sharp contrast contribute to its documentary style, capturing the everyday life of a suburban American setting.