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Female Labour Collection

Female labour has been the backbone of societies for centuries, yet often goes unrecognized and undervalued

Background imageFemale Labour Collection: Girl cutting out and applying transfers to decorate table wares

Girl cutting out and applying transfers to decorate table wares: Minton & Company's factory Stoke-on-Trent
2602944 Girl cutting out and applying transfers to decorate table wares: Minton & Company's factory Stoke-on-Trent (The Potteries), Staffordshire, England

Background imageFemale Labour Collection: Men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, London

Men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, London. The barge in the background is on the Regent's
2603014 Men and women sorting refuse in a Paddington Green dustyard, London. The barge in the background is on the Regent's Canal.; (add.info)

Background imageFemale Labour Collection: The Potteries, Staffordshire, England: Potter shapes a piece on the wheel while his girl assistant

The Potteries, Staffordshire, England: Potter shapes a piece on the wheel while his girl assistant weighs out a lump of
2602943 The Potteries, Staffordshire, England: Potter shapes a piece on the wheel while his girl assistant weighs out a lump of clay for the next item he will make. Minton & Company's works

Background imageFemale Labour Collection: Woman and girl applying transfers to Blue Ware, the Potteries, Staffordshire, England

Woman and girl applying transfers to Blue Ware, the Potteries, Staffordshire, England
2602921 Woman and girl applying transfers to Blue Ware, the Potteries, Staffordshire, England.; (add.info.: Woman and girl applying transfers to Blue Ware, the Potteries, Staffordshire, England)

Background imageFemale Labour Collection: Problem With Servants, 1830 (engraving)

Problem With Servants, 1830 (engraving)
1574568 Problem With Servants, 1830 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Problem with servants, housewife finds her cook general engrossed in a romantic novel while the kitchen)

Background imageFemale Labour Collection: Tea-pluckers, Ceylon, c. 1900-1930 (b / w photo)

Tea-pluckers, Ceylon, c. 1900-1930 (b / w photo)
3482684 Tea-pluckers, Ceylon, c.1900-1930 (b/w photo) by Skeen & Co. (fl.1870s-90s); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London, UK; (add.info.: seated women labourers sorting tea from baskets)

Background imageFemale Labour Collection: Plucking tea, up-country estate, Ceylon, c. 1900-1930 (b / w photo)

Plucking tea, up-country estate, Ceylon, c. 1900-1930 (b / w photo)
3482683 Plucking tea, up-country estate, Ceylon, c.1900-1930 (b/w photo) by PlAtA©, Ltd. Ceylon (fl.1900-20); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London

Background imageFemale Labour Collection: Female Labour in Germany (engraving)

Female Labour in Germany (engraving)
1053960 Female Labour in Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female Labour in Germany)

Background imageFemale Labour Collection: 'The Women of Bohemia Act as Bricklayers Labourers'(engraving)

"The Women of Bohemia Act as Bricklayers Labourers"(engraving)
3092269 " The Women of Bohemia Act as Bricklayers Labourers" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFemale Labour Collection: Destroying the Chrysalids and Reeling the Cocoons, from

Destroying the Chrysalids and Reeling the Cocoons, from
STC89202 Destroying the Chrysalids and Reeling the Cocoons, from China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright (c.1790-1877) engraved by J


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Female labour has been the backbone of societies for centuries, yet often goes unrecognized and undervalued. From caring for families to working in fields and factories, women have always played a crucial role in shaping our world. Despite facing numerous challenges and barriers, women continue to push boundaries and break stereotypes in the workforce, and is time to acknowledge and celebrate the strength, resilience, and determination of female laborers everywhere. Let's strive for equality, fair wages, and better working conditions for all women who contribute their skills and talents to make our communities thrive. The future is female - let's empower each other to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all women in the workforce.