womenworkers

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Female shipyard workers at South Shields from North East Museums uploaded November 2016
The Shell Department at the Elswick Works from North East Museums uploaded April 2016
Fitting breech blocks at the Elswick Works from North East Museums uploaded July 2015
King George VI visits the Elswick Works from North East Museums uploaded July 2015
Wallsend Slipway: Photograph of the Brass Foundry Department (Core making) from North East Museums uploaded February 2013
Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Paragon Rubber Co. and American Character Doll. Dressing and packing dolls, 1936 from U.S. National Archives uploaded July 2012
Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Paper. American Writing Paper Co. Finley Cutter, 1936 from U.S. National Archives uploaded July 2012
Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Paper. American Writing Paper Co. Rag sorting (French), 1936 from U.S. National Archives uploaded July 2012
Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Paper. American Writing Paper Co. Rag sorting (Irish), 1936 from U.S. National Archives uploaded July 2012
Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Silk. William Skinner and Sons. Winding raw silk from skein to bobbin, 1936 from U.S. National Archives uploaded July 2012
Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Silk. William Skinner and Sons. Putting skein on swift to wind on bobbin (Polish), 1936 from U.S. National Archives uploaded July 2012
Mt. Holyoke, Massachusetts - Silk. William Skinner and Sons. Silk Warping, 1936 from U.S. National Archives uploaded July 2012
Convair/General Dynamics Plant and Personnel from SDASM Archives uploaded September 2010
Convair/General Dynamics Plant and Personnel from SDASM Archives uploaded September 2010
Convair/General Dynamics Plant and Personnel from SDASM Archives uploaded September 2010

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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

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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!)

Interior of Magnolia Cotton Mills Spinning Room. See the Little Ones Scattered through the Mill. All Work. Magnolia, Miss., 05/03/1911

from U.S. National Archives

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

from The Library of Congress

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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.