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- WWII -- Replacing men with women at the railroad crossing.
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Size Matters: 1942
September 1942. "Detroit, Michigan. Learner at the Allison Motors plant. Dimensional finishing." Photo by Arthur Rothstein for the Office of War Information. View full size.
That shirt
It is obviously a work shirt and will not be worn to church on Sunday or anywhere dressy. Still, it is ironed and there is a crisp crease going down the sleeve. 1942 was indeed a different age than today.
Learner needs to learn
How to wear a particle mask. At least when there is a photographer around.
[If he's not grinding, he doesn't need the visor or the mask. Using a micrometer doesn't require any protective gear. - Dave]
The work of an Old Master
The last two Rothstein pictures remind me of what a fine craft photography used to be. He's doing a routine assignment for the War Dept and turns out a couple masterpieces.
[This (and the other photo) are among seven from this assignment marked "Killed," meaning they were found for whatever reason to be unsuitable for publication. Credit for how they look here goes in part to Photoshop. (And me?!) Below, an image contrasting the edited photo with the original unprocessed scan. - Dave]
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