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Women at War

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A World War I female factory worker dressed in a uniform repairing her own machinery.

Date Created:
May 25, 1917
Creator:
American Press Association

Publication Information

Creator American Press Association
Date Created May 25, 1917

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection World War I news agency photographs, 1914-1918
Call Number PH 2506 Folder 5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0145DT
Legacy ID
WHi 35435

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