Photograph
Woman Working on Midget Mill in Torpedo Plant
Woman working on a midget mill that cuts spiral grooves and moves at a rate of about 3500 r.p.m. The woman operating this machine was a former drill press operator and had special training in this type of work. The woman is helping to produce aerial torpedoes for the U.S. Military at an International Harvester factory. |
Image ID: | 26367 |
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Creation Date: | 01 13 1943 |
Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
City: | Chicago |
County: | |
State: | Illinois |
Collection Name: | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 555, Page 154 |
Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
World War, 1939-1945 |
Uniforms |
Factories |
Machinery |
War work |
Indoor photography |
Women |
Blue collar workers |
Hats |
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