Vintage work crew photos

[Jon]

Westinghouse Electric Corporation workers. 1900.

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[mr mikey]

Are these ladies human powered generators?

[carl blum]

Hello: They are assembly line workers finishing electric motors.

I looked again. It is hard to tell. I think they put all the supplies away for the photograph for industrial security. The lady in front has several coffee cups, but they might be holding oil or varnish?? No finished goods in sight. Their machines are powered by the line shaft under their work tables. You wouldn't want your dress or apron to get caught!

The second row of women look like they are winding radio antennas for the backs of table radios.

[mr mikey]

Thank You. Mr Mikey.