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Women doing wartime work at a factory, WW1
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Women doing wartime work at a factory, WW1
Women doing wartime work at a factory where margarine is being made to save on butter, WW1.
1914-1918
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Media ID 23150716
© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans
Barrel Barrels Caps Employment Equality Jobs Manufacturing Margarine Overalls Roll Rolling Trousers
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a group of determined women working at a factory during World War I, producing margarine to help conserve the scarce supply of butter for the British military and civilians. The year is 1914-1918, and the onset of the war had brought about a significant shift in societal norms, leading to an unprecedented increase in women's employment. The women in this image, dressed in white overalls and caps, are deeply focused on their tasks, rolling margarine into barrels to be transported and distributed. Their trousers, a departure from traditional feminine attire, symbolize the newfound freedom and equality they were experiencing in the workforce. Manufacturing foodstuffs like margarine became a crucial contribution to the war effort, as it helped ensure that the nation's nutritional needs were met during a time of rationing and scarcity. The women in this photograph are a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit, as they took on roles once considered the exclusive domain of men, paving the way for future generations to challenge gender stereotypes and redefine societal expectations. This powerful image, from The John Barrett Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and transformative impact of women's wartime labor during World War I.
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