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Item 143: Making-up Room, Lawrence Hosiery, Lowell, Mass.

 File — Box: 10, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

ca. 1870s Photographed by S. Towle, Lowell, Mass. Black and white image shows large room filled with seated female workers in what is most likely the hosiery department of the Lawrence Manufacturing Co. Two men are visible, one in the center (wearing a hat and a white apron) and one to the side on the right. One of these men is most likely Dr. Geo. L. Harris, Overseer. 17.5 x 9 cm.

Format: Stereoptic print.

Dates

  • 1842-2003

Language of Materials

Collection material in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian

Conditions Governing Access

From the Collection:

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Extent

6.33 cubic feet

Repository Details

Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository

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