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Women at West Pullman Works

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Factory workers Wilma Bowen (left) and an unidentified woman are sitting at a table piled with metal parts at International Harvester's West Pullman Works. The women were likely engaged in war production.

Date Created:
1944
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1944

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 17 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Call Number MCC MSS 7Z, Album 613, Pg.55

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012Z2G
Legacy ID
WHi 67549

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