Women Inspecting Gun Parts International Harvester Factory | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Women Inspecting Gun Parts International Harvester Factory

Women Inspecting Gun Parts International Harvester Factory | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Female factory workers inspect parts at International Harvester's 20 (twenty) millimeter gun plant. Original caption reads: "Many small parts for the gun are made by sub-contractors. These small parts pass through this purchase inspection room on a conveyor and move past the tables of women inspectors. Every such part is inspected by theses Company inspectors and is given a final check by government inspectors."
DESCRIPTION
Female factory workers inspect parts at International Harvester's 20 (twenty) millimeter gun plant. Original caption reads: "Many small parts for the gun are made by sub-contractors. These small parts pass through this purchase inspection room on a conveyor and move past the tables of women inspectors. Every such part is inspected by theses Company inspectors and is given a final check by government inspectors."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:59299
Creation Date:circa 05 25 1942
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 pg. 95
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
SUBJECTS
Posters
Factories
Machinery industry
War work
World War, 1939-1945
Indoor photography
Men
Women
Weapons
Blue collar workers
Clothing and dress
Furniture
Lighting
Ceilings

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