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The workplace of 100 years ago. "Operatives in Indianapolis Cotton Mill. Noon Hour. August 1908." View full size. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine.
The "nice threads" pun is almost certainly contrary to Hine's intentions for this photo.
I had always believed that women were not commonly found in the workplace until WWII. They certainly outnumber the men here. (And just kidding about the good old days comment ladies.)
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