Rivetting Collection

The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria Tubular Bridge over the St. Lawrence... Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales closing the last rivet of the Victoria Tubular Bridge over the St. Lawrence - from a sketch by our special artist in Canada, G. H. Andrews, 1860

Men and women make efficient operating teams... Douglas Aircraft plant, Long Beach, Calif. 1942
Men and women make efficient operating teams on riveting and other jobs at the Douglas Aircraft plant, Long Beach, Calif. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F

Bowen and Olsen, a riveter and her supervisor, in the... Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942
Bowen and Olsen, a riveter and her supervisor, in the Assembly and Repair Dept. at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas

Bowen, a riveter, and Olsen, her supervisor, in the Assembly... Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas
Bowen, a riveter, and Olsen, her supervisor, in the Assembly and Repair Dept. at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas

Mrs. Virginia Davis, a riveter in the assembly and repair department of the Naval air base... 1942
Mrs. Virginia Davis, a riveter in the assembly and repair department of the Naval air base, supervises Chas. Potter, a NYA trainee from Michigan, Corpus Christi, Texas

Drilling on a Liberator Bomber, Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Fort Worth, Texas, 1942. Creator: Howard Hollem
Drilling on a Liberator Bomber, Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Fort Worth, Texas

Working inside fuselage of a Liberator Bomber, Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Fort Worth, Texas, 1942
Working inside fuselage of a Liberator Bomber, Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Fort Worth, Texas

Riveter at work on Consolidated bomber, Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Fort Worth, Texas, 1942. Creator: Howard Hollem
Riveter at work on Consolidated bomber, Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Fort Worth, Texas

Frances Eggleston, aged 23, came from Oklahoma... Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Fort Worth, TX, 1942
Frances Eggleston, aged 23, came from Oklahoma, used to do office work. Removing paper from pilots window(?), Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Fort Worth, Texas

Riveters at work on fuselage of Liberator... Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Fort Worth, Texas, 1942
Riveters at work on fuselage of Liberator Bomber, Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Fort Worth, Texas

The Eiffel Tower at the Paris Exhibition (engraving)
1041755 The Eiffel Tower at the Paris Exhibition (engraving) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eiffel Tower at the Paris Exhibition)

The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving)
1061035 The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wool Industry in Australia)

The Advance in the Soudan, Convict Labour at Wady Halfa, rivetting a Chain on a Prisoners Feet (litho)
1042554 The Advance in the Soudan, Convict Labour at Wady Halfa, rivetting a Chain on a Prisoners Feet (litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Railway Enterprise in India, making a Bridge Two Miles Long (b / w photo)
1043031 Railway Enterprise in India, making a Bridge Two Miles Long (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Enterprise in India)

The Opening of the Forth Bridge by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1047117 The Opening of the Forth Bridge by HRH the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Pneumatic Riveter Cutting Portholes in the Side of a Liner, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

A Riveting Hammer in Operation on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, c1930. Creator: Unknown
A Riveting Hammer in Operation on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Rivetting, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Rivetting, 1941. Men at work in the shipyard. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

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"Unveiling the Power of Riveting: Women's Contribution to World War II" In the midst of war, a young girl peeks over the back of a chair, her eyes filled with curiosity and determination. Little did she know that her innocent gaze would be mirrored by countless women across America as they embarked on an extraordinary journey. At the Douglas Aircraft plant in Long Beach, California, men and women formed efficient operating teams. Together, they riveted wings onto planes that would soar through the skies, carrying hope and freedom to distant lands. In Corpus Christi, Texas, Bowen and Olsen became an inseparable duo at the Naval Air Base. As a riveter and supervisor respectively, their partnership exemplified strength and unity amidst adversity. With every precise movement of their tools, they crafted aircraft that would defend our nation's shores. Mrs. Virginia Davis joined these ranks at the Naval air base assembly department. Her unwavering dedication shone brightly as she fearlessly tackled intricate repairs on aircrafts damaged in battle. Her hands danced with expertise as she riveted together pieces that symbolized resilience against all odds. Drilling into a Liberator Bomber at Consolidated Aircraft Corp. , workers in Fort Worth showcased their unwavering commitment to excellence. The rhythmic sound echoed throughout the factory floor as each hole drilled represented another step towards victory. Inside fuselages of those very bombers lay hidden stories of courage and sacrifice. Workers meticulously worked within cramped spaces – their tireless efforts ensuring safety for those who soared high above enemy lines. Frances Eggleston left Oklahoma behind to join Consolidated Aircraft Corp. , driven by an unyielding desire to contribute her skills to this noble cause. With grit etched upon her face, Frances stood tall among fellow riveters – united by purpose under one roof. The Eiffel Tower may have stood tall at Paris Exhibition while engravings depicted Australia's wool industry; however, it was the riveters who truly held the world together.