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RADIO FACTORY, c1925. Young women at work in the assembly room of the Atwater Kent
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RADIO FACTORY, c1925. Young women at work in the assembly room of the Atwater Kent
RADIO FACTORY, c1925.
Young women at work in the assembly room of the Atwater Kent radio factory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photographed c1925
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1925 Apron Assembly Line Hairstyle Manufacture Northeast Overseer Philadelphia Production Radio Radio Set Screw Table Technology Working Class Young Conformity Screwdriver
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This photograph from 1925 showcases the bustling assembly room of the Atwater Kent radio factory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The image captures a snapshot of early 20th-century American industry, with young women diligently working on an assembly line to manufacture radios. The scene is filled with a sense of purpose and determination as these women play their part in the production process. Dressed in aprons and sporting fashionable hairstyles of the time, they embody both professionalism and style. Their focus is evident as they skillfully handle screwdrivers to assemble radio sets on long tables. Amidst this organized chaos stands an overseer, overseeing the work being done by these dedicated workers. Men can also be seen scattered throughout the room, further emphasizing that this was not just a job for women but one that required cooperation between genders. The atmosphere exudes a sense of conformity, with everyone following strict procedures to ensure quality control. Yet amidst this conformity, each woman retains her individuality through unique hairstyles and personal touches like buns or accessories. This photograph serves as a testament to technology's rapid advancement during this era while highlighting the contributions made by young working-class women in shaping America's industrial landscape. It offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in history when manufacturing processes were evolving rapidly, forever changing our society's relationship with technology.
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