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Women strike pickets from Ladies Tailors, New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
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Women strike pickets from Ladies Tailors, New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Women strike pickets from Ladies Tailors, New York, 1910
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1910 Dressmaker Employment George Grantham Bain Handbag Industrial Action Muff Pavement Picket Picketing Rights Sidewalk Strike Tailor Workers Rights Bain George Graham Bain News Service Fashion Industry George Graham Bain Press Photography
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Unwavering Determination: Women Strike Pickets from Ladies Tailors in New York City (1910)
In this powerful photograph taken by Bain News Service, a group of women strike pickets stand united on the sidewalk outside their workplace - the Ladies Tailors shop. The year is 1910 and these determined workers are demanding fair treatment and better working conditions.
The ladies' faces convey a sense of resilience as they hold banners bearing messages such as "Fair Wages" and "Better Conditions." Their direct gaze, unflinching in its intensity, conveys their unwavering commitment to the cause. The American flag held aloft by one picketer serves as a symbol of patriotism and solidarity.
The photograph captures not only the women's determination but also their sense of community and camaraderie. They stand together, united against adversity, with some clutching handbags or mufflers for warmth on this chilly day. One woman proudly wears her hat at an angle, while another holds onto a coat to keep warm - small details that reveal these are real people fighting for change.
This photograph is more than just a snapshot of industrial action; it's a testament to the power of collective bargaining and the unyielding spirit of women who refused to be silenced. It serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by working-class women in early 20th-century America.
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