A. Nash Motor, 1935
                    A. Nash Co., 1935 | Paterson Falls, 1796-1830 | Women @ Work, 1933-1936

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sewing
inspecting

In the early 20th century much of women's public sector work centered around duties considered natural to a woman's sphere: nursing, teaching, cooking -- and sewing. And, as in the domestic sphere, men were the "boss."

Passing your cursor over each of the four corners will spawn different images; see who sews and who makes the final inspection.

© Robert Alan Harris
Updated: 2006.05.06