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“…One of the things you get a sense of [in a good design] is the victory of care. How much did this group of people care to make this — and make it right? And they didn’t do it for themselves; it’s in service to the people who are going to use or buy their product. …the humanity of the thing is extraordinary. …how’s something finished on the inside when you can argue that you’ll never see that. …part of the human condition is that we sense care. Sometimes it’s easier to realize you sense carelessness. We’re surrounded our manufactured environment — so much of it testifies to a complete lack of care. …it’s about your attitude to each other.”
— Jony Ive

Charlie Rose 11/22/2013

Whoa! What an incredible image. I am SO glad to see that Black women worked on aircraft, too. I love her nail polish, and her ring. I'd LOVE to know her name, if she's still alive. This is such an outstanding portrait!

this is outstanding...i also noticed the details of her appearence as well as the clear reflection and sharp focus...this is just so rad to have on flickr!

Beautiful and inspiring.

What an amazing time captured on film forever!

Okay, they never taught us that black women also worked as Rosie. What a crime of omission! So cool to see this.

Pretty rough conditions. My great grandfather came to the USA from Italy and tried to make a living in Florida but moved back up to Tennessee and was able to raise tobacco there.