Worker Stephanie Cewe using an electric screwdriver to assemble locomotives for toy trains at a factory in New Haven, Connecticut, shortly before the plant was converted to the manufacture of parachute flare casings during World War II. Photographed by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

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Worker Stephanie Cewe using an electric screwdriver to assemble locomotives for toy trains at a factory in New Haven, Connecticut, shortly before the plant was converted to the manufacture of parachute flare casings during World War II. Photographed by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

TOY FACTORY, 1942.
Worker Stephanie Cewe using an electric screwdriver to assemble locomotives for toy trains at a factory in New Haven, Connecticut, shortly before the plant was converted to the manufacture of parachute flare casings during World War II. Photographed by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

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1942 Apron Assembly Line Electric Equipment Hand Hollem Howard Machine Manufacture New Haven Northeast Pattern Production Train Working Class World War Ii Screwdriver

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the industriousness and dedication of worker Stephanie Cewe at a toy factory in New Haven, Connecticut during World War II. In this image, taken by Howard R. Hollem in 1942, we see Stephanie using an electric screwdriver to assemble locomotives for toy trains on the assembly line. Stephanie's focused expression and skilled handiwork highlight her role as an essential part of the wartime production effort. As she meticulously screws together each miniature locomotive, it is evident that her work contributes to the larger mission of supporting troops overseas. The timing of this photograph is significant, as shortly after it was taken, the factory underwent a conversion from manufacturing toys to producing parachute flare casings for military use. This transition underscores how industries across America adapted their operations during World War II to meet the demands of war. Howard R. Hollem's composition beautifully captures both Stephanie's individual contribution and her place within a larger working-class community dedicated to serving their country through industrial production. The mid-century machinery surrounding her serves as a testament to American ingenuity and innovation during this pivotal era. Overall, this powerful image offers us a glimpse into the lives of workers like Stephanie Cewe who played vital roles in supporting their nation during World War II through their laborious efforts on assembly lines across America's Northeast region.

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