Photograph
Women War Workers — Avery Tractor Test
A woman is driving a tractor, which is pulling an implement. Several people are looking on. Caption reads: "Test of 8-16 H.P. [horsepower] Avery Tractor in progress at Birmingham, England. A test meeting for women war workers of the Midland Counties took place at Birmingham, England. Certificates were granted to proficient entrants in the various classes. WOMEN ARE LEARNING TO OPERATE TRACTORS IN THIS COUNTRY WITH A GREAT DEAL OF PROFICIENCY." |
Image ID: | 149168 |
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Creation Date: | circa 1917 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
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Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | CF 54844 |
Original Dimensions: | 6.75 x 4.5 inches |
Agricultural education |
Fields (Agriculture) |
Tractors |
Agricultural implements |
Clothing and dress |
Coats |
Hats |
War work |
World War, 1914-1918 |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Women |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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