Dressmakers workshop
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Dressmakers workshop
Staff in the workroom of a dressmaker or outfitter. Clothes in various stages of completion are on dummies. The employees (all female apart from a solitary man with a tape measure around his neck) measure, mark, cut, sew and iron
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Conditions Cutting Dress Maker Dressmaking Dummies Dummy Employee Employees Employment Iron Ironing Mark Marking Measure Neck Outfitter Sewing Staff Tape Textiles Work Room Workshop
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Step into the bustling world of a early 20th century dressmakers workshop, as captured in this photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. The image transports us back in time to an era of intricate craftsmanship and dedication to the art of fashion. The room is filled with a sense of purpose and industry, as female employees diligently attend to their tasks. Clothes in various stages of completion hang from mannequins, their forms taking shape as skirts are hemmed, collars are sewn, and sleeves are pinned. Each woman focuses intently on her work, their nimble fingers deftly manipulating fabric and thread. Amongst the sea of femininity, a solitary man stands out. He measures fabric with a tape measure around his neck, his brow furrowed in concentration. His presence serves as a reminder that the fashion industry was not solely the domain of women. The air is thick with the scent of fresh fabric and the sound of irons sizzling on the heating boards. The women move with practiced ease, their movements a testament to the hours of experience and skill they have amassed. The table is laden with pins, scissors, and other sewing essentials, all ready for the next garment to be brought to life. This photograph offers a glimpse into the working conditions of the dressmakers and outfitter's employees during the early 1910s. Despite the long hours and physically demanding nature of the work, the women's faces bear expressions of pride and satisfaction, a testament to their passion for their craft.
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