femaleworkers

18 photos tagged femaleworkers, from 6 members of Flickr Commons.

When were these photos taken?

1939

2013

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33% of these photos are geotagged.

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The Library of Congress 8 photos
North East Museums 4 photos
U.S. National Archives 2 photos
State Library of Queensland 2 photos
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales 1 photo
Nationaal Archief 1 photo

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Women's clothing receiving the final touches at Ponds clothing factory in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland ca. 1945-1955 from State Library of Queensland uploaded March 2018
Clothing repair workshop at Ponds Department Store, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, ca. 1942 - 1945 from State Library of Queensland uploaded March 2018
The Neptune Shipyard from North East Museums uploaded July 2013
Wright's Biscuits Production from North East Museums uploaded May 2011
Wright's Biscuit Packing from North East Museums uploaded May 2011
Female Workers - Wallsend from North East Museums uploaded May 2011
The Bear Brand Factory, a new industry in Corwen from Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales uploaded October 2010
Nannie Rainey, 34, Wife of Miner Jerry Rainey, Who Lives in Housing Owned by the Brookside Mine Company near Middlesboro Kentucky. The Company Is Owned by the Duke Power Company 06/1974 from U.S. National Archives uploaded September 2009
Linda King Finds Working as a Roof Bolter's Helper at the Bullitt Mine in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, More Challenging and Better Paying Than Her Previous Job in a Garment Factory from U.S. National Archives uploaded September 2009
Kwattafabriek, Breda from Nationaal Archief uploaded September 2008
Two assembly line workers at the Long Beach, Calif., plant of Douglas Aircraft Company enjoy a well-earned lunch period, Long Beach, Calif. Nacelle parts of a heavy bomber form the background (LOC) from The Library of Congress uploaded January 2008
Women at work on bomber, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. (LOC) from The Library of Congress uploaded January 2008
Women workers install fixtures and assemblies to a tail fuselage section of a B-17 bomber at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant, Long Beach, Calif. Better known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17F is a later model of the B-17, which distinguished itself i from The Library of Congress uploaded January 2008
Lunchtime brings a few minutes of rest for these women workers of the assembly line at Douglas Aircraft Company's plant, Long Beach, Calif. Sand bags for protection against air raid form the background. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at from The Library of Congress uploaded January 2008
American mothers and sisters, like these women at the Douglas Aircraft Company, give important help in producing dependable planes for their men at the front, Long Beach, Calif. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F from The Library of Congress uploaded January 2008

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North American B-25 bomber is prepared for painting on the outside assembly line, N[orth] A[merican] Aviation, Inc., Inglewood, Calif. (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

Gerry Slabaugh said:
Thank the Great Generation, BOTH Men and Women who helped us to keep our Freedom.

Women at work on bomber, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

110 older comments, and then…
Dan Klimke said:
Fascinating snapshots from history
Flyer31 said:
Interesting. The clothing is actual work clothes for this shot - except the shoes.
Tracy Bellar said:
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called On the Job, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Elfin Rice said:
Is there such a thing as a War Worker Woman fetish? Well there is now, and I've got it...
Céline Harrand said:
I just love the way they are dressed.

Lunchtime brings a few minutes of rest for these women workers of the assembly line at Douglas Aircraft Company's plant, Long Beach, Calif. Sand bags for protection against air raid form the background. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at

from The Library of Congress

4 older comments, and then…
Allison Marchant said:
oh goodness! the woman on the left matched her wardrobe to her thermos--now that's dedication.
Elaine said:
Those high-waisted pants have GOT to come back in.
Clint Atkinson said:
These are all so staged and everyone dressed as lady-like as possible. But the image of women standing around like men on shiftwork must have been shockingly new to anyone seeing it in the 40's. Even today you don't see this kind of swagger shown by women in mixed workforces.
Joy Lee DeFay said:
This is beautiful. This is class.
+gAbY+ said:
love it. love it love it. i want those pants! and that little green lunch box. i kill for one of those (and would sell it on ebay!)