Women working in war factories hi-res stock photography and images

Elderly women working in factories Second World War Germany - Second World War Stock Photo

RMHN2MCY–Elderly women working in factories Second World War Germany - Second World War

A page of various photographs showing women taking on traditionally male roles during the First World War. As well as working as recruiters and munitions workers, there is also a lady barber, a Slav doctor, a Serb countess in masculine uniform as well as two examples of fashionable headwear - the helmet hat and the Napoleon hat - with strong military overtones. Stock Photo

RM2RGDJTF–A page of various photographs showing women taking on traditionally male roles during the First World War. As well as working as recruiters and munitions workers, there is also a lady barber, a Slav doctor, a Serb countess in masculine uniform as well as two examples of fashionable headwear - the helmet hat and the Napoleon hat - with strong military overtones.

British, WW2 war work poster, Women working in a factory producing train wheels, 1942-1945 Stock Photo

RM2F8BHCX–British, WW2 war work poster, Women working in a factory producing train wheels, 1942-1945

War Women in the guise of men, WW1 Stock Photo

RMD86EXD–War Women in the guise of men, WW1

Original WW1 era portrait of 2 young emancipated women proudly wearing boiler suits, showing comradeship of women working in the munitions industry. The girls are thought to be munitions workers as they are wearing boiler suits - it was a dangerous job where skirts might catch in machinery or knock over dangerous chemicals. The town of Wakefield sent girls to work at the National Filling Factory No. 1, at nearby Barnbow. Women working at this large munitions factory were known as 'Barnbow lasses'. The portrait was taken at Barnes' Black & White Studios, Kirkgate, Wakefield, circa 1916. U.K. Stock Photo

RM2MAJ670–Original WW1 era portrait of 2 young emancipated women proudly wearing boiler suits, showing comradeship of women working in the munitions industry. The girls are thought to be munitions workers as they are wearing boiler suits - it was a dangerous job where skirts might catch in machinery or knock over dangerous chemicals. The town of Wakefield sent girls to work at the National Filling Factory No. 1, at nearby Barnbow. Women working at this large munitions factory were known as 'Barnbow lasses'. The portrait was taken at Barnes' Black & White Studios, Kirkgate, Wakefield, circa 1916. U.K.

Woman of Britain return to work in factories due to the lack of manpower after the war. Women workers in the packing department of Twiggs (Northern) Ltd a new pram factory at Pallion Trading state, Sunderland. Stock Photo

RMGBF48P–Woman of Britain return to work in factories due to the lack of manpower after the war. Women workers in the packing department of Twiggs (Northern) Ltd a new pram factory at Pallion Trading state, Sunderland.

Women signing up for work in munitions factories during the First World War. Date: 1914-18 Stock Photo

RMKRD3P3–Women signing up for work in munitions factories during the First World War. Date: 1914-18

French women working in munitions factory during World War 1. April 1916. Finishing shell cases. Stock Photo

RMERGH31–French women working in munitions factory during World War 1. April 1916. Finishing shell cases.

1940s THREE YOUNG WOMEN IN TRAINING FOR WARTIME JOBS WORKING ON AIRPLANES IN DEFENSE FACTORIES DURING WW2 NYC USA - q42295 CPC001 HARS PERSONS INSPIRATION CONFIDENCE B&W GOALS SKILL OCCUPATION SKILLS ADVENTURE AIRPLANES LOW ANGLE PROGRESS WORLD WARS LABOR PRIDE WORLD WAR WORLD WAR TWO WORLD WAR II OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT NYC OCCUPATIONS WARTIME SUPPORT WORLD WAR 2 EMPLOYEE DEFENSE RIVET TOGETHERNESS YOUNG ADULT WOMAN BLACK AND WHITE CIVILIAN FACTORIES LABORING OLD FASHIONED Stock Photo

RM2M9CH8F–1940s THREE YOUNG WOMEN IN TRAINING FOR WARTIME JOBS WORKING ON AIRPLANES IN DEFENSE FACTORIES DURING WW2 NYC USA - q42295 CPC001 HARS PERSONS INSPIRATION CONFIDENCE B&W GOALS SKILL OCCUPATION SKILLS ADVENTURE AIRPLANES LOW ANGLE PROGRESS WORLD WARS LABOR PRIDE WORLD WAR WORLD WAR TWO WORLD WAR II OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT NYC OCCUPATIONS WARTIME SUPPORT WORLD WAR 2 EMPLOYEE DEFENSE RIVET TOGETHERNESS YOUNG ADULT WOMAN BLACK AND WHITE CIVILIAN FACTORIES LABORING OLD FASHIONED

Women workers in ordnance shops, Pennsylvania, 1918 Stock Photo

RM2KA5F2D–Women workers in ordnance shops, Pennsylvania, 1918

Scene in a war time munition factory. Munitionettes were British women employed in munitions factories during the time of the First World War. National Shell Filling Factory No.6, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, 1917. Stock Photo

RMRPRTW1–Scene in a war time munition factory. Munitionettes were British women employed in munitions factories during the time of the First World War. National Shell Filling Factory No.6, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, 1917.

An early 20th century French advertising poster from World War One, 1914-1918, showing French women working in the factories for the United War Work Campaign. Y.W.C.A.1918: The artist is Lucien Jonas (1880-1947) Stock Photo

RM2J4J95N–An early 20th century French advertising poster from World War One, 1914-1918, showing French women working in the factories for the United War Work Campaign. Y.W.C.A.1918: The artist is Lucien Jonas (1880-1947)

Women working in a factory during WW1. Stock Photo

RM2H130PY–Women working in a factory during WW1.

RM2B00XNB–USA: A real-life 'Rosie the Riveter' operating a hand drill at Vultee-Nashville, Tennessee, working on an A-31 Vengeance dive bomber. Photo by Alfred T. Palmer (1906-1993), Library of Congress, 1943. 'Rosie the Riveter' is a cultural icon of the United States representing the American women who worked in factories during World War II; many worked in manufacturing plants that produced munitions and war supplies. These women sometimes took entirely new jobs replacing the male workers who were in the military. The character is considered a feminist icon in the US and elsewhere.

RM2RAAA2M–A page of various photographs showing women taking on traditionally male roles during the First World War. As well as working as recruiters and munitions workers, there is also a lady barber, a Slav doctor, a Serb countess in masculine uniform as well as two examples of fashionable headwear - the helmet hat and the Napoleon hat - with strong military overtones. Date: 1915

During WWII women worked in factories building such things as aircrafts These three women are working on a bomber Stock Photo

RMA1RGM3–During WWII women worked in factories building such things as aircrafts These three women are working on a bomber

RMANJMCC–Factories Britain

Vintage photographs of women working factories in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. Women take over the operation of some of the heaviest machine tools at the Inglewood, Calif., plant of North American Aviation, Inc. Day and night, shifts of girl employees use this huge hydraulic press to form thousands of sheet metal parts for United Nations war planes., October 1942 Stock Photo

RM2WN8T0H–Vintage photographs of women working factories in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. Women take over the operation of some of the heaviest machine tools at the Inglewood, Calif., plant of North American Aviation, Inc. Day and night, shifts of girl employees use this huge hydraulic press to form thousands of sheet metal parts for United Nations war planes., October 1942

Hong Kong,1950s, a young female chinese worker wearing rubber gloves standing holding a large wicker basket by low-level machinery in a small down town factory, working alongside other asian female labor. The work ethic and entrepreneurism of the hong kong chinese saw an incredible growth in small-scale manufacturing in the post-war years, with the estimated number of small-scale manufacturing entreprises by the 1990s, numbering some 23,000. Commonly known as 'flatted factories', they typically employed 10 persons or less and were located in basements or first floors of high rise buildings. Stock Photo

RMCR5C9R–Hong Kong,1950s, a young female chinese worker wearing rubber gloves standing holding a large wicker basket by low-level machinery in a small down town factory, working alongside other asian female labor. The work ethic and entrepreneurism of the hong kong chinese saw an incredible growth in small-scale manufacturing in the post-war years, with the estimated number of small-scale manufacturing entreprises by the 1990s, numbering some 23,000. Commonly known as 'flatted factories', they typically employed 10 persons or less and were located in basements or first floors of high rise buildings.

An image of British ‘dock girls’ coming ashore from a naval destroyer undergoing repairs during World War 11. More than six million women took wartime jobs in factories to bolster the wartime economy. Stock Photo

RF2PW9DHH–An image of British ‘dock girls’ coming ashore from a naval destroyer undergoing repairs during World War 11. More than six million women took wartime jobs in factories to bolster the wartime economy.

2 G55 R1 1915 3 Armaments Factory in Lyon c 1915 History World War One Armaments Industry Usine de Materiel de Guerre de Lyon Pe Stock Photo

RMB5MA86–2 G55 R1 1915 3 Armaments Factory in Lyon c 1915 History World War One Armaments Industry Usine de Materiel de Guerre de Lyon Pe

1950s, historical, a workman in overalls at the Ever Ready batttery factory in Forest Rd, Walthamstow, London, checking the work of a female employee using large piece of Schuler machinery. During WWS, women entered the factories taking overskllied jobs previously done by men and this continued after the war. Stock Photo

RMPPMCEE–1950s, historical, a workman in overalls at the Ever Ready batttery factory in Forest Rd, Walthamstow, London, checking the work of a female employee using large piece of Schuler machinery. During WWS, women entered the factories taking overskllied jobs previously done by men and this continued after the war.

British women working in a rope factory during the second world war March 1941 1940s Stock Photo

RMB3P4PW–British women working in a rope factory during the second world war March 1941 1940s

WW1 era very clear, postcard of 2 female munitions friends and workers wearing uniform, trousers, caps. The women are possibly Grinding (milling) House Girls working at HM Factory Langwith. The women here worked in dangerous conditions to produce a chemical called ammonium perchlorate which was mainly used in sea mines, laid by the navy to stop German U-boats from attacking merchant ships bringing vital food and supplies to Britain. Photo from the studio of J H Waterhouse, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, U.K. Circa 1917, 1918. Stock Photo

RM2HY0KX1–WW1 era very clear, postcard of 2 female munitions friends and workers wearing uniform, trousers, caps. The women are possibly Grinding (milling) House Girls working at HM Factory Langwith. The women here worked in dangerous conditions to produce a chemical called ammonium perchlorate which was mainly used in sea mines, laid by the navy to stop German U-boats from attacking merchant ships bringing vital food and supplies to Britain. Photo from the studio of J H Waterhouse, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, U.K. Circa 1917, 1918.

Vintage photographs of women working factories in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. Female munitions worker, Rocklea, Brisbane, ca. 1943 Stock Photo

RM2WN8T0D–Vintage photographs of women working factories in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. Female munitions worker, Rocklea, Brisbane, ca. 1943

In response to the shortage of workers, the arms industry began to employ home-working women who lived too far from factories or had too many domestic duties to be able to work in the factory. Stock Photo

RM2BX57JB–In response to the shortage of workers, the arms industry began to employ home-working women who lived too far from factories or had too many domestic duties to be able to work in the factory.

French women working in shell factories to support the war effort. These noble women are contributing to the production of ammunition to aid in driving out the invaders from France. Toulon, France. 1917. Stock Photo

RM2RCACDK–French women working in shell factories to support the war effort. These noble women are contributing to the production of ammunition to aid in driving out the invaders from France. Toulon, France. 1917.

Shows scenes from WW II: Anzacs at the front. Women working in factories, aircraft at the ready Stock Photo

RMDT3JEW–Shows scenes from WW II: Anzacs at the front. Women working in factories, aircraft at the ready

First World War / WWI, female workers in a Krupp ammunition factory, 1917, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMF0F333–First World War / WWI, female workers in a Krupp ammunition factory, 1917, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

'Opening of the BDM's ''Week of the Working Girl'' in the community hall of the Roth-Büchner Works in Berlin: As part of the campaign ''War Vacation for Berlin Mothers,'' the Obergau and Untergau leaders as well as all full-time BDM leaders will take the jobs of Berlin mothers in the factories for 14 days, thus providing them with paid vacation. [automated translation]' Stock Photo

RM2H0J0YT–'Opening of the BDM's ''Week of the Working Girl'' in the community hall of the Roth-Büchner Works in Berlin: As part of the campaign ''War Vacation for Berlin Mothers,'' the Obergau and Untergau leaders as well as all full-time BDM leaders will take the jobs of Berlin mothers in the factories for 14 days, thus providing them with paid vacation. [automated translation]'

World War One WWI Munition factory workers Women walking to work in the manufacture of ammunition shells June 1916 Stock Photo

RMB4NDHR–World War One WWI Munition factory workers Women walking to work in the manufacture of ammunition shells June 1916

Women working in a chemical laboratory in a factory during WW1 (and the woman on the right is mouth-pipetting!) Stock Photo

RM2H130PH–Women working in a chemical laboratory in a factory during WW1 (and the woman on the right is mouth-pipetting!)

WW1: Arranging the fuse heads in one of England's great gun factories. Stock Photo

RMWH9XJE–WW1: Arranging the fuse heads in one of England's great gun factories.

Women workers wear goggles to fix the tops of bomb cases in position by welding during the First World War. Date: 1916 Stock Photo

RM2RAAC9G–Women workers wear goggles to fix the tops of bomb cases in position by welding during the First World War. Date: 1916

Somewhere in Great Britain February 8, 1944 Dear Friends; Keep up the good work... You all dizzy... but you can bet Johnny Fights machine gun was A1 okay. We're really laying for '44. I'm still with this outfit. Was worked in Dept. 355, till last December 6, 1943. Still in Spitfire! A FORMER AC EMPLOYEE NOW WE'RE WORKING FOR HIM Not all of us are privileged to serve as fighting men. Not all of us can give so much. The men and women of the AC Spark Plug factories know this. So, through steadily rising production of war products, they are trying to be good 'team-mates' to the men and women a Stock Photo

RM2WFRMK2–Somewhere in Great Britain February 8, 1944 Dear Friends; Keep up the good work... You all dizzy... but you can bet Johnny Fights machine gun was A1 okay. We're really laying for '44. I'm still with this outfit. Was worked in Dept. 355, till last December 6, 1943. Still in Spitfire! A FORMER AC EMPLOYEE NOW WE'RE WORKING FOR HIM Not all of us are privileged to serve as fighting men. Not all of us can give so much. The men and women of the AC Spark Plug factories know this. So, through steadily rising production of war products, they are trying to be good 'team-mates' to the men and women a

Women workers wear goggles to fix the tops of bomb cases in position by welding during the First World War. Stock Photo

RM2RGDMWG–Women workers wear goggles to fix the tops of bomb cases in position by welding during the First World War.

Redcar Cleveland UK 28 May 2018 The seaside town of Redcar on the Yorkshire Coast is commemorating the events of 1918. With construction of Sand Sculptures by an international team of specialists commemorating events by local people during the first World War. This sculpture commemorates the work of the women of the town including working in factories and becoming sporting heroes and entertainers Credit: Peter Jordan NE/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMMT8WEF–Redcar Cleveland UK 28 May 2018 The seaside town of Redcar on the Yorkshire Coast is commemorating the events of 1918. With construction of Sand Sculptures by an international team of specialists commemorating events by local people during the first World War. This sculpture commemorates the work of the women of the town including working in factories and becoming sporting heroes and entertainers Credit: Peter Jordan NE/Alamy Live News

RMD8879B–Women In Factory 1917

Work - Britain's Women Return to the Factories - 1947 Stock Photo

RMGBF48N–Work - Britain's Women Return to the Factories - 1947

As it became clear there would be no decisive swift victory for either side in World War I, the constant demand for munitions increased, and the recruitment of women to work in the factories was a crucial factor in the war effort. Stock Photo

RM2RGCAHB–As it became clear there would be no decisive swift victory for either side in World War I, the constant demand for munitions increased, and the recruitment of women to work in the factories was a crucial factor in the war effort.

1950s, historical, lady workers using machinery at the Ever Ready battery factory at Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, England, UK. Woman entered the industrial workforce in large numbers during the WW2 and many stayed on after the war ended. The Foret Road factory specialised in the manufacture of dry batteries for portable radios. By 1963 Ever Ready had 28 factories in the UK employing over 12,000 people. Stock Photo

RMT7X4YN–1950s, historical, lady workers using machinery at the Ever Ready battery factory at Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, England, UK. Woman entered the industrial workforce in large numbers during the WW2 and many stayed on after the war ended. The Foret Road factory specialised in the manufacture of dry batteries for portable radios. By 1963 Ever Ready had 28 factories in the UK employing over 12,000 people.

Women of Steel is a bronze sculpture that commemorates the women of Sheffield who worked in the city's steel industry during the First World War and S Stock Photo

RM2M36ECY–Women of Steel is a bronze sculpture that commemorates the women of Sheffield who worked in the city's steel industry during the First World War and S

Original and clear WW1 era group outdoors portrait of textile mill girls at Clays Mill. They are either mill operators wearing their Sunday best or office staff. Many different blouses and skirt fashions of the period. Three of the girls are wearing badges, possibly the company's 'on war service' ones. The girls are working in manufacturing - possibly woollens or cotton textiles. Clay's Mill, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, U.K. circa 1915 ,1916 Stock Photo

RM2J99BTN–Original and clear WW1 era group outdoors portrait of textile mill girls at Clays Mill. They are either mill operators wearing their Sunday best or office staff. Many different blouses and skirt fashions of the period. Three of the girls are wearing badges, possibly the company's 'on war service' ones. The girls are working in manufacturing - possibly woollens or cotton textiles. Clay's Mill, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, U.K. circa 1915 ,1916

Vintage photographs of women working factories in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. Women working at a munitions factory in Queensland during World War II, circa 1942 Stock Photo

RM2WN8T0B–Vintage photographs of women working factories in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. Women working at a munitions factory in Queensland during World War II, circa 1942

Women Working in the Munitions Industry during the First World War Female munitions workers (nicknamed 'munitionettes') manufacturing heavy artillery shells at one of the Vickers Limited factories. Stock Photo

RM2T1FYXW–Women Working in the Munitions Industry during the First World War Female munitions workers (nicknamed 'munitionettes') manufacturing heavy artillery shells at one of the Vickers Limited factories.

Image: Women working in a munitions factory during World War One. Caption: Women working in a munitions factory during World War One. As men were sent off to fight, women stepped up to take on their roles in important industries. Their efforts in factories like these were instrumental in supporting the war effort. Stock Photo

RM2RC4D3P–Image: Women working in a munitions factory during World War One. Caption: Women working in a munitions factory during World War One. As men were sent off to fight, women stepped up to take on their roles in important industries. Their efforts in factories like these were instrumental in supporting the war effort.

Women at work in the pairing department, where the nylons are paired and packed at the Klinger Manufacturing Company, Edmonton. Stock Photo

RMB53AWM–Women at work in the pairing department, where the nylons are paired and packed at the Klinger Manufacturing Company, Edmonton.

First World War / WWI, female worker in an ammunition factory, fabrication of shrapnel shells, circa 1917, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMF0F336–First World War / WWI, female worker in an ammunition factory, fabrication of shrapnel shells, circa 1917, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

'Reichsreferentin Jutta Rüdiger speaks at the opening of the BDM's ''Week of the Working Girl'' in the community hall of the Roth-Büchner Works in Berlin. As part of the campaign ''War Vacation for Berlin Mothers,'' the Obergau and Untergau leaders as well as all full-time BDM leaders will take the jobs of Berlin mothers in the factories for 14 days, thus providing them with paid vacation. [automated translation]' Stock Photo

RM2H0J0T8–'Reichsreferentin Jutta Rüdiger speaks at the opening of the BDM's ''Week of the Working Girl'' in the community hall of the Roth-Büchner Works in Berlin. As part of the campaign ''War Vacation for Berlin Mothers,'' the Obergau and Untergau leaders as well as all full-time BDM leaders will take the jobs of Berlin mothers in the factories for 14 days, thus providing them with paid vacation. [automated translation]'

American women working in munition factories, specifically in this image, are shown making strips used in the production of aeroplane radiators. This photograph is one of many demonstrating the contribution of tens of thousands of women in the U.S. workforce during World War I, as they released men for military service in the Army. It was taken somewhere in the U.S.A. and received on March 28, 1919. This particular caption is identified by the subject number 45828, taken by an A.E.F. photographer with the reference number 2324-18. Stock Photo

RM2RCF2MW–American women working in munition factories, specifically in this image, are shown making strips used in the production of aeroplane radiators. This photograph is one of many demonstrating the contribution of tens of thousands of women in the U.S. workforce during World War I, as they released men for military service in the Army. It was taken somewhere in the U.S.A. and received on March 28, 1919. This particular caption is identified by the subject number 45828, taken by an A.E.F. photographer with the reference number 2324-18.

Women tannery workers in a factory during WW1. . Stock Photo

RM2H130PF–Women tannery workers in a factory during WW1. .

French women working in munition plants in Toulon, France, during World War I. This image shows them creating millions of cartridges that would later be sent to the German forces as a sign of support from the women of France in the fight for freedom. Stock Photo

RM2RC52A8–French women working in munition plants in Toulon, France, during World War I. This image shows them creating millions of cartridges that would later be sent to the German forces as a sign of support from the women of France in the fight for freedom.

RM2JD6HXE–As it became clear there would be no decisive swift victory for either side in World War I, the constant demand for munitions increased, and the recruitment of women to work in the factories was a crucial factor in the war effort. Colourised version of: 10222846 Date: 1916

Women munition workers during World War One. This photograph was taken by the Signal Corps in 1921. The image shows a group of women working in a munitions factory. They played a crucial role in supporting the war effort by producing ammunition. Stock Photo

RM2RBX407–Women munition workers during World War One. This photograph was taken by the Signal Corps in 1921. The image shows a group of women working in a munitions factory. They played a crucial role in supporting the war effort by producing ammunition.

United States: February 11, 1918 Women making bullets in a factory during the war. Stock Photo

RM2RBTD9K–United States: February 11, 1918 Women making bullets in a factory during the war.

Lt. Lubbe supervises women workers at the International Fabricating Co. in Wilkes-Barre during World War I. This photo, taken on December 31, 1918, shows a group of women working on 4.7 shell casings in the ordnance shops. Stock Photo

RM2RC0K0F–Lt. Lubbe supervises women workers at the International Fabricating Co. in Wilkes-Barre during World War I. This photo, taken on December 31, 1918, shows a group of women working on 4.7 shell casings in the ordnance shops.

Woman Working in a Factory, 1940. Britain during the Second World War. 'Evening and night, whining of drills and the tap of hammers in the Spitfire factories. Only by 24-hour effort can losses be made up, and one day, god willing, can the defensive be abandoned for the offensive. Full time, overtime, double time. Keep it up, Mrs Smith, or is it Miss? For the Battle of Britain is your battle too'. From "Time To Remember - Standing Alone", 1940 (Reel 4); documentary film about events of later months of 1940. Stock Photo

RM2XT37PB–Woman Working in a Factory, 1940. Britain during the Second World War. 'Evening and night, whining of drills and the tap of hammers in the Spitfire factories. Only by 24-hour effort can losses be made up, and one day, god willing, can the defensive be abandoned for the offensive. Full time, overtime, double time. Keep it up, Mrs Smith, or is it Miss? For the Battle of Britain is your battle too'. From "Time To Remember - Standing Alone", 1940 (Reel 4); documentary film about events of later months of 1940.

AUSTRALIA - CIRCA 1990: a stamp printed in the Australia shows Women Working in Factories, Aircraft at the Ready, Scene from WWII, circa 1990 Stock Photo

RF2HBD970–AUSTRALIA - CIRCA 1990: a stamp printed in the Australia shows Women Working in Factories, Aircraft at the Ready, Scene from WWII, circa 1990

Miss Farnar-Bringhurst dressed martyred Belgium, a costume she wore (without shoes) for the Women's Right to Serve march through London in July 1915, which aimed to convince employers that women could serve in factories and in other traditional male jobs during the First World War. Stock Photo

RM2RGDP8M–Miss Farnar-Bringhurst dressed martyred Belgium, a costume she wore (without shoes) for the Women's Right to Serve march through London in July 1915, which aimed to convince employers that women could serve in factories and in other traditional male jobs during the First World War.

1950s, historical, female workers on the production line using soldering tools at the Ever Ready battery factory at Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, England, UK. Woman entered the industrial workforce in large numbers during the WW2 and many stayed on after the war ended. The factory specialised in the manufacture of dry batteries for radios.. By 1963 Ever Ready was a massive industrial giant with 28 factories in the UK employing over 12,000 people. Stock Photo

RMT7X4Y0–1950s, historical, female workers on the production line using soldering tools at the Ever Ready battery factory at Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, England, UK. Woman entered the industrial workforce in large numbers during the WW2 and many stayed on after the war ended. The factory specialised in the manufacture of dry batteries for radios.. By 1963 Ever Ready was a massive industrial giant with 28 factories in the UK employing over 12,000 people.

RM2M36EC4–Women of Steel is a bronze sculpture that commemorates the women of Sheffield who worked in the city's steel industry during the First World War and S

Original WW1 era postcard of factory worker's, most of them women. They are wearing heavy-duty overalls, their supervisors are posing for the group staff photograph with them. Possibly these are employees of nearby Listers Mill which was the largest silk manufacturer in the world. Location: Girlington, Bradford. West Yorkshire, England, U.K. circa 1915, 1916 Stock Photo

RM2GXGKHX–Original WW1 era postcard of factory worker's, most of them women. They are wearing heavy-duty overalls, their supervisors are posing for the group staff photograph with them. Possibly these are employees of nearby Listers Mill which was the largest silk manufacturer in the world. Location: Girlington, Bradford. West Yorkshire, England, U.K. circa 1915, 1916

Vintage photographs of women training for working factories in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. Instrument reading and fitting course for W.A.A.F.s at Ultimo Tech, 29 October 1943 Stock Photo

RM2WN8T25–Vintage photographs of women training for working factories in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. Instrument reading and fitting course for W.A.A.F.s at Ultimo Tech, 29 October 1943

RM2T1G004–Women Working in the Munitions Industry during the First World War Female munitions workers (nicknamed 'munitionettes') manufacturing heavy artillery shells at one of the Vickers Limited factories.

AUSTRALIA - CIRCA 1990: A Stamp printed in AUSTRALIA shows the Women working in Factories, Aircraft at the ready, Scenes from WW II, ANZAC series, cir Stock Photo

RF2MJ558J–AUSTRALIA - CIRCA 1990: A Stamp printed in AUSTRALIA shows the Women working in Factories, Aircraft at the ready, Scenes from WW II, ANZAC series, cir

United States: c. 1943 A WWII woman war worker standing at her lathe in a factory. Stock Photo

RM2RBTD4Y–United States: c. 1943 A WWII woman war worker standing at her lathe in a factory.

Girls assembling cylinder studs on crank cases of Rolls Royce Merlin engines as they are made at a factory in the Northwest of England. The Merlin engines will be used for many of the RAF bombers and fighter aircraft. 2nd March 1942. Stock Photo

RM2HHT9G8–Girls assembling cylinder studs on crank cases of Rolls Royce Merlin engines as they are made at a factory in the Northwest of England. The Merlin engines will be used for many of the RAF bombers and fighter aircraft. 2nd March 1942.

Long Beach, California October 1942 Women workers install fixtures and assemblies to a tail fuselage section of a B-17 bomber at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant in Long Beach, California. Better known as the 'Flying Fortress,' the B-17F is a later model of the B-17. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber, with a crew of seven to nine men. Photograph taken by Alfred T. Palmer. Stock Photo

RM2RTYHT6–Long Beach, California October 1942 Women workers install fixtures and assemblies to a tail fuselage section of a B-17 bomber at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant in Long Beach, California. Better known as the 'Flying Fortress,' the B-17F is a later model of the B-17. It is a long range, high altitude, heavy bomber, with a crew of seven to nine men. Photograph taken by Alfred T. Palmer.

'Call for the ''Woche des berufstaetigen Maedels'' (Week of working girls), Berlin 1940' Stock Photo

RMH3AGFD–'Call for the ''Woche des berufstaetigen Maedels'' (Week of working girls), Berlin 1940'

Women making brass fitting in a factory during WW1. Stock Photo

RM2H130R4–Women making brass fitting in a factory during WW1.

Gun boring mills are manufactured in the side hall of a state ammunition factory. Stock Photo

RM2BX556X–Gun boring mills are manufactured in the side hall of a state ammunition factory.

RM2RAADP8–Miss Farnar-Bringhurst dressed martyred Belgium, a costume she wore (without shoes) for the Women's Right to Serve march through London in July 1915, which aimed to convince employers that women could serve in factories and in other traditional male jobs during the First World War. Date: 1915

Tank Crew receive a cheery greeting when they visited a Government factory in the North West, Ordinance Factory at Kirby, near Liverpool, to encourage the production of munitions, Friday 14th November 1941. Stock Photo

RM2HHTJ5M–Tank Crew receive a cheery greeting when they visited a Government factory in the North West, Ordinance Factory at Kirby, near Liverpool, to encourage the production of munitions, Friday 14th November 1941.

Girl workers at the Cadby Hall bakeries of J Lyons and co, prepare for dispatched part of the huge number of hot cross buns baked the Good Friday. In this year of bread rationing they are hot cross buns for the first time. - 3 April 1947 Stock Photo

RM2BJ08M5–Girl workers at the Cadby Hall bakeries of J Lyons and co, prepare for dispatched part of the huge number of hot cross buns baked the Good Friday. In this year of bread rationing they are hot cross buns for the first time. - 3 April 1947

Women workers in an ordnance shop at the Eddystone Rifle Co. in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. The photo depicts them using tapping tools to chase taps for trigger guards. Taken on December 31, 1918, and issued with the number 031739. Stock Photo

RM2RC11H9–Women workers in an ordnance shop at the Eddystone Rifle Co. in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. The photo depicts them using tapping tools to chase taps for trigger guards. Taken on December 31, 1918, and issued with the number 031739.

RM2XT37N6–Woman Working in a Factory, 1940. Britain during the Second World War. 'Evening and night, whining of drills and the tap of hammers in the Spitfire factories. Only by 24-hour effort can losses be made up, and one day, god willing, can the defensive be abandoned for the offensive. Full time, overtime, double time. Keep it up, Mrs Smith, or is it Miss? For the Battle of Britain is your battle too'. From "Time To Remember - Standing Alone", 1940 (Reel 4); documentary film about events of later months of 1940.

Rolls Royce Merlin engines being made at a factory in the Northwest of England. The Merlin engines will be used for many of the RAF bombers and fighter aircraft. Picture shows a general view of one section of the factory where the engines go through a final cleaning process prior to testing. 2nd March 1942. Stock Photo

RM2HHRW8F–Rolls Royce Merlin engines being made at a factory in the Northwest of England. The Merlin engines will be used for many of the RAF bombers and fighter aircraft. Picture shows a general view of one section of the factory where the engines go through a final cleaning process prior to testing. 2nd March 1942.

A double page spread from The Sketch magazine showing several pictures to report on the involvement of high-born and titled women in the national drive for increasing munitions manufacture during the First World War at Messrs. Vickers factory. The magazine lists Lady Gertrude Crawford, Lady Gatactre and Lady Colebrooke among the workers featured. Stock Photo

RM2RGDN8K–A double page spread from The Sketch magazine showing several pictures to report on the involvement of high-born and titled women in the national drive for increasing munitions manufacture during the First World War at Messrs. Vickers factory. The magazine lists Lady Gertrude Crawford, Lady Gatactre and Lady Colebrooke among the workers featured.

1950s, historical, a female worker on the shopfloor wearing overalls sitting at machinery and next to a wooden bobbin tray in an industrial factory manufacturing zinc-carbon batteries, London, England. In post-war Britain, many of the women that went into the factories to help the war effort stayed in them after the war as they earned money to support their families. Stock Photo

RM2BDNP98–1950s, historical, a female worker on the shopfloor wearing overalls sitting at machinery and next to a wooden bobbin tray in an industrial factory manufacturing zinc-carbon batteries, London, England. In post-war Britain, many of the women that went into the factories to help the war effort stayed in them after the war as they earned money to support their families.

RM2M36EBB–Women of Steel is a bronze sculpture that commemorates the women of Sheffield who worked in the city's steel industry during the First World War and S

Original WW1 era postcard outside portrait of Munitions girls with shell cases in front of them. Inspector far LH side with on 'war service' badge, and far RH side. Manager at back. U.K. 1916-1918. Stock Photo

RM2KG1AB5–Original WW1 era postcard outside portrait of Munitions girls with shell cases in front of them. Inspector far LH side with on 'war service' badge, and far RH side. Manager at back. U.K. 1916-1918.

RM2WN8T3X–Vintage photographs of women training for working factories in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. W.A.A.F.s working on an aircraft fuselage at Ultimo Technical College, Sydney, Australia 1943

WOMEN ON THE HOME FRONT 1939 - 1945 - Women in Industry: At a centre in Slough, Berkshire, England which provided training for work in war factories, Miss Ruby May is seen working on the tail component of an aircraft Stock Photo

RM2X16GGB–WOMEN ON THE HOME FRONT 1939 - 1945 - Women in Industry: At a centre in Slough, Berkshire, England which provided training for work in war factories, Miss Ruby May is seen working on the tail component of an aircraft

Lincoln Tank Memorial, modern artwork tank display, installed on a roundabout Tritton Road, where it was built and developed, honouring, engineering. Stock Photo

RFFADMFJ–Lincoln Tank Memorial, modern artwork tank display, installed on a roundabout Tritton Road, where it was built and developed, honouring, engineering.

On Jan. 30, 2015, 1st Lt. Nigens Metellus, a public affairs officer assigned to 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, demonstrates to the children the correct way to jump rope during the physical fitness challenge at Girls Inc. , Baker Center Columbus, Georgia. According to their website, Girls Inc. movement started in New England during the Industrial Revolution as a response to the needs of the working class young women who migrated from rural communities were searching for new available job opportunities in textile mills and factories in the state. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stock Photo

RMHEP41E–On Jan. 30, 2015, 1st Lt. Nigens Metellus, a public affairs officer assigned to 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, demonstrates to the children the correct way to jump rope during the physical fitness challenge at Girls Inc. , Baker Center Columbus, Georgia. According to their website, Girls Inc. movement started in New England during the Industrial Revolution as a response to the needs of the working class young women who migrated from rural communities were searching for new available job opportunities in textile mills and factories in the state. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt.

Ypsilanti, Michigan: July, 1942. Production at the Ford Willow Run bomber plant. Steady of eye and hand, women workers at the great Willow Run bomber plant are among those throughout the country who are relieving serious shortages of skilled workers by doing such semi-skilled jobs as the one shown here. She's welding parts of the cooling system to the supercharger. Stock Photo

RM2RBTE78–Ypsilanti, Michigan: July, 1942. Production at the Ford Willow Run bomber plant. Steady of eye and hand, women workers at the great Willow Run bomber plant are among those throughout the country who are relieving serious shortages of skilled workers by doing such semi-skilled jobs as the one shown here. She's welding parts of the cooling system to the supercharger.

Workers in a ammunition factory, 28.3.1940 - 19400328 PD0004 - Rechteinfo: Rights Managed (RM) Stock Photo

RM2X1AW1K–Workers in a ammunition factory, 28.3.1940 - 19400328 PD0004 - Rechteinfo: Rights Managed (RM)

Industrial medicine and surgery . ng womans work. Compare with the conditions in the two factories described abovethe conditions in factories in England to-day. We are told that modernfactories have been built in England to produce many of the essentialsfor war, and that if these factories were joined together they wouldmake a building twenty-five miles long and forty feet in width. WOMEN IN INDUSTRY 407 Women make up a large proportion of their working forces. Partlyto induce women to work, and partly because they found that suchthings helped production, these factories are equipped with ever Stock Photo

RM2AJEJBH–Industrial medicine and surgery . ng womans work. Compare with the conditions in the two factories described abovethe conditions in factories in England to-day. We are told that modernfactories have been built in England to produce many of the essentialsfor war, and that if these factories were joined together they wouldmake a building twenty-five miles long and forty feet in width. WOMEN IN INDUSTRY 407 Women make up a large proportion of their working forces. Partlyto induce women to work, and partly because they found that suchthings helped production, these factories are equipped with ever

Women workers making electrical fittings in a factory during WW1. Stock Photo

RM2H130PN–Women workers making electrical fittings in a factory during WW1.

Photograph showing female rubber worker, 'Women and Industry in the First World War', Imperial War Museum North, Salford Quays Stock Photo

RMEDTN96–Photograph showing female rubber worker, 'Women and Industry in the First World War', Imperial War Museum North, Salford Quays

RM2RAACN1–A double page spread from The Sketch magazine showing several pictures to report on the involvement of high-born and titled women in the national drive for increasing munitions manufacture during the First World War at Messrs. Vickers factory. The magazine lists Lady Gertrude Crawford, Lady Gatactre and Lady Colebrooke among the workers featured. Date: 1915

Women workers at Midvale Steel and Ordnance Co., in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, are captured in this photograph taken on December 31, 1918. The image showcases their important roles in the ordnance shops during World War I. The women are seen tirelessly working on various tasks to support American military activities. Stock Photo

RM2RC1D6W–Women workers at Midvale Steel and Ordnance Co., in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, are captured in this photograph taken on December 31, 1918. The image showcases their important roles in the ordnance shops during World War I. The women are seen tirelessly working on various tasks to support American military activities.

Women working in the rib assembly department at Dayton Wright Airplane Co. in Dayton, Ohio during World War One. This department is responsible for the precise woodwork in the production of airplanes, making it a crucial part of airplane manufacturing. This image was taken in 1917 as part of documenting American military activities during the war. Stock Photo

RM2RCN76X–Women working in the rib assembly department at Dayton Wright Airplane Co. in Dayton, Ohio during World War One. This department is responsible for the precise woodwork in the production of airplanes, making it a crucial part of airplane manufacturing. This image was taken in 1917 as part of documenting American military activities during the war.

RMA673YE–Munitions Factory

Caption: 'Women workers packing and shipping adapters at Gray & Davis Co. munitions plant in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Photograph taken by M.S. Grost on January 14, 1919 during World War I.' Stock Photo

RM2RC2232–Caption: 'Women workers packing and shipping adapters at Gray & Davis Co. munitions plant in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Photograph taken by M.S. Grost on January 14, 1919 during World War I.'

RMDRA7CN–War Effort WWII

Original WW1 era postcard of female munitions workers, far RH girl has 'on war service' badge and there is an 'on war service' sign in front of them. From the photographic studio of Whyte and Sons, 20 Union St. Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. circa 1916-1918 Stock Photo

RM2KF04TA–Original WW1 era postcard of female munitions workers, far RH girl has 'on war service' badge and there is an 'on war service' sign in front of them. From the photographic studio of Whyte and Sons, 20 Union St. Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. circa 1916-1918

RM2WN8T0M–Vintage photographs of women training for working factories in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. Queensland, Australia 1945. Women, members of the Australian Women's Army Service, assembling gun sights at an Army Electric Mechanical workshop

Original WW1 studio portrait postcard of German munitions worker (Alma Panza) On the reverse of the postcard is written 'In memory of the first moulder in Zeulenroda' - Zeulenroda, Triebes, Thuringia, Germany. - War year (Kriegsjahr) 1916'. Stock Photo

RM2KF0T33–Original WW1 studio portrait postcard of German munitions worker (Alma Panza) On the reverse of the postcard is written 'In memory of the first moulder in Zeulenroda' - Zeulenroda, Triebes, Thuringia, Germany. - War year (Kriegsjahr) 1916'.

Vintage photographs of women welding parts of depth charge weapons in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. Chippers in a Shipyard ,Shipbuilding, Three Women Working/ 1942 Stock Photo

RM2WN8T0P–Vintage photographs of women welding parts of depth charge weapons in the Second World War, part of the important contribution of women to the war efforts. Chippers in a Shipyard ,Shipbuilding, Three Women Working/ 1942

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