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Women making corsets, 1884 (engraving)

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Women making corsets, 1884 (engraving)

SLS251304 Women making corsets, 1884 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard; American, out of copyright

Media ID 22355446

© Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard / Bridgeman Images

Boxing Emancipated Emancipation Equal Rights Equality Liberated Liberation Manufactured Manufacturing Mass Production Packing Production Line Sewing Machine Spinning Stitching Workforce Clothing Industry Labourer Rag Trade


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This print from 1884 showcases a significant moment in history - women making corsets. The engraving, created by the American School in the 19th century, captures the interior of a bustling factory where female workers are diligently stitching and manufacturing these garments. This image symbolizes not only the progress made in the clothing industry but also represents a step towards equality and liberation for women. In this powerful scene, we witness an assembly line production with workers boxing and packing corsets. The presence of spinning machines further emphasizes the mass production taking place within this establishment. These hardworking laborers challenge societal norms as they embrace their roles as skilled workers. The significance of this image lies not only in its depiction of industrialization but also in its representation of equal rights and emancipation for American women during that time period. It serves as a reminder that women were capable of contributing to society beyond traditional gender roles. As we gaze upon this historic photograph, it is impossible to ignore the impact that these determined individuals had on shaping our world today. Their dedication to their craft paved the way for future generations, leaving behind a legacy of empowerment and progress within both the rag trade and broader labor movement.

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